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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Wildness and _________ are synonymous with the worship of Dionysus.
(a) Steadiness.
(b) Calmness.
(c) Holiness.
(d) Stoicness.

3. The Chorus extolls the virtue of simple what?
(a) Speaking.
(b) Dress.
(c) Living.
(d) Eating.

4. Cadmus tells Pentheus that if he would call Dionysus a god, it would do what?
(a) Stop his desire for revenge.
(b) Prevent disaster.
(c) Calm the women.
(d) Honor the whole family.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The Chorus says they have traveled over what "holy ridge" to "hasten to a pleasant task?"

2. Who is Pentheus's father?

3. Pentheus is ______ by the worshipers of Dionysus.

4. Who is the writer of this play?

5. According to the Chorus, what is hateful to Dionysus?

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