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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Chorus says that "true wisdom is keeping the heart and soul aloof" from what?
(a) Over-thinking philosophers.
(b) Heavy thinkers.
(c) Over-educated men.
(d) Over-subtle wits.

2. How does the servant who brings Dionysus in to Pentheus refer to Dionysus?
(a) As a slave.
(b) As a king.
(c) As prey.
(d) As a man.

3. The Chorus says they have traveled over what "holy ridge" to "hasten to a pleasant task?"
(a) Urals.
(b) Sacchern.
(c) Olympus.
(d) Tmolus.

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

5. According to the Chorus, what is hateful to Dionysus?
(a) Not living the life of bliss.
(b) Not believing in divinity.
(c) Not caring about the feasts.
(d) Not treating guests as family.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Dionysus cause to infect the women of Thebes?

2. Dionysus wants to punish people in Thebes for what?

3. According to the soldier when he brings Dionysus, what happened to the women in their prison?

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

5. The Chorus praises Dionysus as a god who cures the grief of the ________ and the ________.

(see the answer key)

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