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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the Chorus, who dwells on Cyprus?
(a) The lust gods.
(b) The tempting gods.
(c) The love gods.
(d) The alluring gods.

2. What are Tiresius and Cadmus wearing on their heads?
(a) Garlands of leaves.
(b) Garlands of flowers.
(c) Crowns of gold.
(d) Wreaths of branches.

3. Why does Pentheus become enraged when questioning his prisoner?
(a) He doesn't understand the prisoner.
(b) He doesn't like the prisoner's answers.
(c) The prisoner doesn't answer him.
(d) The prisoner only speaks in riddles.

4. Who are the Bacchae?
(a) Dionysus's followers.
(b) The priests of Dionysus.
(c) The unbelivers.
(d) The Chorus.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who used his lute to gather trees to his ministry?

2. According to the Chorus, where did Pentheus put his prisoner?

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

4. Why is the soldier ashamed to bring Dionysus to Pentheus?

5. What word describes both Tiresius and Cadmus?

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