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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Dionysus wants to punish people in Thebes for what?
(a) Not honoring him at their festivals.
(b) Not giving tributes to him.
(c) Not having a temple for him.
(d) Not worshiping him as a god.

2. The Chorus wants Thebes to "burst forth" with boughs of what?
(a) Evergreen and pine.
(b) Oak and pine.
(c) Maple and pine.
(d) Holly and pine.

3. What relationship is Pentheus to Dionysus?
(a) Nephew.
(b) Half-brother.
(c) Cousin.
(d) Brother.

4. Pentheus holds what title?
(a) King.
(b) Priest.
(c) Ruler.
(d) Philosopher.

5. What is Semele?
(a) A goddess.
(b) A nymph.
(c) A mortal.
(d) A spirit.

Short Answer Questions

1. Tiresius tells Pentheus that the story of Dionysus is a what?

2. Who does Dionysus address in the play's prologue?

3. According to the Chorus, who is Zeus's father?

4. What are Tiresius and Cadmus wearing on their heads?

5. According to the Chorus, why does Dionysus chase the goat?

(see the answer key)

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