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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the Chorus, who is Zeus's father?
(a) Pluto.
(b) Cronos.
(c) Mars.
(d) Neptune.

2. Who is Dionysus's father?
(a) Apollo.
(b) Mars.
(c) Zeus.
(d) Pluto.

3. Pentheus is disturbed by the conversation with Cadmus and Tiresius and orders the destruction of Tiresius's what?
(a) Seat.
(b) Stable.
(c) Temple.
(d) Home.

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

5. What rises from the site of Dionysus's mother's death?
(a) Smoke.
(b) A tree.
(c) A vine.
(d) A mountain.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are the Bacchae?

2. Pentheus holds what title?

3. Tiresius says that failing to give honor where honor is due is what?

4. Pentheus scolds Cadmus for looking ________.

5. Who is Hera?

(see the answer key)

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