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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Chorus says that Cyprus is the isle of what goddess?
(a) Artemis.
(b) Persephone.
(c) Fate.
(d) Aphrodite.

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

3. How does Dionysus tell Pentheus to "step out" while he is in disguise?
(a) Happily, with the air of gladness.
(b) With his right foot.
(c) Stealthy lest none should see him.
(d) Proudly.

4. When the Chorus says "Like a colt that gambols at its mother's side," who are they saying is the colt?
(a) The worshipers of Dionysus.
(b) Pentheus.
(c) Dionysus.
(d) The Greeks.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What relationship is Pentheus to Dionysus?

2. What kind of relationship did Dionysus's father have with his mother?

3. Pentheus is ______ by the worshipers of Dionysus.

4. What does Pentheus hope to do when he leaves the palace in disguise?

5. When the first messenger describes how the women slept, what word does he use?

(see the answer key)

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