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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Dionysus has taken what form so he can punish people?
(a) A monster.
(b) A pheonix.
(c) A minotaur.
(d) A human.

2. The Chorus, in the Parodos, describes the joy of worship with what?
(a) Self-possession.
(b) Restraint.
(c) Self-interest.
(d) Abandon.

3. Why does the first messenger not want to tell Pentheus the truth of what he saw?
(a) He fears Pentheus's rage.
(b) He didn't see anything.
(c) He fears Pentheus's delight.
(d) He doesn't know the truth.

4. What do the worshipers of Dionysus dress in?
(a) Animal skins.
(b) Robes of purple.
(c) Leaves and branches.
(d) Simple clothes.

5. The Chorus says that Dionysus is the "nurse divine of _______."
(a) Youth.
(b) Pleasure.
(c) Royalty.
(d) Feasts.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Pentheus orders Dionysus locked up, who does he think Dionysus is?

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

3. What are Tiresius and Cadmus wearing?

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

5. Who says, "By this name, O Baccic god, I now proclaim thee to Thebes?"

(see the answer key)

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