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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Chorus, in the Parodos, describes the joy of worship with what?
(a) Self-interest.
(b) Restraint.
(c) Abandon.
(d) Self-possession.

2. What do the worshipers of Dionysus dress in?
(a) Leaves and branches.
(b) Robes of purple.
(c) Animal skins.
(d) Simple clothes.

3. What is the Parodos?
(a) A hymn of desire.
(b) A hymn of praise.
(c) A hymn of lament.
(d) A hymn of longing.

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

5. Who does Dionysus address in the play's prologue?
(a) Mortals.
(b) His mother.
(c) The audience.
(d) His father.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What word describes both Tiresius and Cadmus?

3. Tiresius tells Pentheus not to rely on what, to dominate mankind?

4. What is Semele?

5. What kind of meat do the worshipers of Dionysus eat?

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