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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Tiresius says that failing to give honor where honor is due is what?
(a) A folly.
(b) Inviting revenge.
(c) Real madness.
(d) A shame.

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

3. Pentheus is ______ by the worshipers of Dionysus.
(a) Revolted.
(b) Honored.
(c) Encouraged.
(d) Scared.

4. Who says, "By this name, O Baccic god, I now proclaim thee to Thebes?"
(a) The Chorus.
(b) Hera.
(c) Semele.
(d) Cadmus.

5. A happy man, according to the Chorus, is one who from day to day has his life what?
(a) Reach new levels.
(b) Full of surprises.
(c) Follow tradition.
(d) Blest.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Dionysus tell Pentheus to "step out" while he is in disguise?

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

3. What body part kept Dionysus until he was born?

4. Who is the writer of this play?

5. According to the Chorus, who dwells on Cyprus?

(see the answer key)

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