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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 Cyprus is the isle of what goddess?
(a) Artemis.
(b) Persephone.
(c) Aphrodite.
(d) Fate.

2. The Chorus says that Dionysus makes his followers laugh away what?
(a) Dull care.
(b) Life's troubles.
(c) Small things.
(d) Differences between them.

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

4. Why is the soldier ashamed to bring Dionysus to Pentheus?
(a) Because the soldier believes in Dionysus as a god.
(b) Because he came so willingly.
(c) Because he is an old man.
(d) Because the soldier doesn't like Pentheus.

5. The Chorus asks Dionysus to lead them places and act as their what?
(a) Godly guide.
(b) Celestial guide.
(c) Divine guide.
(d) Kingly guide.

Short Answer Questions

1. This Chorus's point of view is that Dionysus is what?

2. The Chorus says that "true wisdom is keeping the heart and soul aloof" from what?

3. When the Chorus says "Like a colt that gambols at its mother's side," who are they saying is the colt?

4. What is Semele?

5. Who are the Bacchae?

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