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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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?
(a) A king.
(b) A god.
(c) An honored guest.
(d) A family member.

2. Pentheus accuses Tiresius of supporting Dionysus for what reasons?
(a) Dishonest reasons.
(b) Hurtful reasons.
(c) Misguided reasons.
(d) Selfish reasons.

3. What are Tiresius and Cadmus wearing?
(a) Cow skins.
(b) Deer skins.
(c) Fawn skins.
(d) Sheep skins.

4. What story is told in the Chorus's first appearance?
(a) Dionysus's revenge.
(b) Dionysus's birth.
(c) Dionysus's history.
(d) Dionysus's death.

5. Where has the cult that is in Thebes come from?
(a) Sparta.
(b) Athens.
(c) Persia.
(d) England.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of the play, where are the women of Thebes?

2. What rises from the site of Dionysus's mother's death?

3. What does Tiresius suffer from?

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

5. Who is Dionysus's father?

(see the answer key)

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