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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Dionysus promise Pentheus he will return to the city?
(a) With much riches.
(b) Wiser in the ways of the gods.
(c) In the arms of his mother.
(d) Dead.

2. After Cadmus and Tiresius talk to Pentheus, what does the Chorus call Pentheus?
(a) A miser.
(b) A fool.
(c) A dead man.
(d) A blasphemer.

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

4. Who is the Chorus referring to when they say "earth-born?"
(a) Men.
(b) Mortals.
(c) Children.
(d) Women.

5. What relationship is Pentheus to Dionysus?
(a) Brother.
(b) Cousin.
(c) Nephew.
(d) Half-brother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Semele?

2. Pentheus says that "women must not be mastered" by what?

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

4. When the Chorus says, "Will this white-foot e'er join the night long dance," who is the white-foot they are referring to?

5. When Dionysus speaks to Pentheus for the first time, where does he say his home is?

(see the answer key)

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