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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the Chorus's first lines, they believe that a happy man is one who leads what kind of life?
(a) Magestic.
(b) Powerful.
(c) Holy.
(d) Rich.

2. According to the Chorus, why does Dionysus chase the goat?
(a) To wear its horns.
(b) To drink its blood.
(c) To have company.
(d) To eat its meat.

3. The Chorus suggests that worship is the only ________ ________ to the gods.
(a) Reasonable response.
(b) Appropriate response.
(c) Safe response.
(d) Honorable response.

4. Where is Pentheus's mother at the beginning of the play?
(a) In the catacombs.
(b) With the other women.
(c) By herself in her rooms.
(d) Traveling abroad.

5. Who is Dionysus's father?
(a) Pluto.
(b) Mars.
(c) Apollo.
(d) Zeus.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Semele?

2. What is the Parodos?

3. Who leaves the stage right before the Chorus enters for the first time?

4. What relationship is Pentheus to Dionysus?

5. Who are the Bacchae?

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