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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Fifth Episode.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Chorus praises Dionysus as a god who cures the grief of the ________ and the ________.
(a) Woman, man.
(b) Adult, child.
(c) Rich, poor.
(d) Slave, master.

2. When DIonysus says, "Thy change of mind compels thy praise," with what tone does he say those words?
(a) Honestly.
(b) Mockingly.
(c) Happily.
(d) Praisingly.

3. Tiresius says that failing to give honor where honor is due is what?
(a) A folly.
(b) A shame.
(c) Inviting revenge.
(d) Real madness.

4. According to the Chorus, who will be the first person to "mark" Pentheus?
(a) HIs aunt.
(b) His mother.
(c) His sister.
(d) His daughter.

5. This Chorus's point of view is that Dionysus is what?
(a) Divine.
(b) Mortal.
(c) Subtle.
(d) Sweet.

Short Answer Questions

1. What destroyed Dionysus's mother?

2. What kind of herd was the first messenger driving when he came upon the women?

3. The Chorus says that sophistry is not what?

4. Who is Pentheus's father?

5. What story is told in the Chorus's first appearance?

(see the answer key)

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