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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What story does Pentheus scoff at?
(a) Dionysus's prophet.
(b) Dionysus's life.
(c) Dionysus's birth.
(d) Dionysus's travels.

2. Who leaves the stage right before the Chorus enters for the first time?
(a) The Soldier.
(b) Dionysus.
(c) The Messenger.
(d) Pentheus.

3. What word describes both Tiresius and Cadmus?
(a) Handsome.
(b) Old.
(c) Youthful.
(d) Hearty.

4. The Chorus praises Dionysus as a god who brings what?
(a) Beer.
(b) Vinegar.
(c) Wine.
(d) Hops.

5. What do the women tie around their waists, according to the first messenger?
(a) Snakes.
(b) Ribbons.
(c) Leaves.
(d) Twine.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who ripped the tree out of the ground?

2. What does Tiresius suffer from?

3. Cadmus doesn't say whether or not he believes Dionysus is a god, but tells Pentheus that it would be wise of Pentheus to treat Dionysus as what?

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

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

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