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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Tiresius says that failing to give honor where honor is due is what?
(a) Inviting revenge.
(b) A folly.
(c) A shame.
(d) Real madness.

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

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

4. What would a follower of Dionysus "brandish" while wearing a crown of ivy?
(a) A frustus.
(b) A spear.
(c) A thyrsus.
(d) A sword.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Semele?

3. Pentheus scolds Cadmus for looking ________.

4. What do the worshipers of Dionysus dress in?

5. The Chorus wants Thebes to "burst forth" with boughs of what?

(see the answer key)

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