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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What part of Pentheus is his mother carrying to the city?
(a) His head.
(b) His ear.
(c) His hand.
(d) His leg.

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

3. The Chorus says, "What ______ ______ the earth-born race displays."
(a) Deep feelings.
(b) Strong hatred.
(c) Handsome emotions.
(d) Furious rage.

4. According to the Chorus, why does Dionysus chase the goat?
(a) To drink its blood.
(b) To wear its horns.
(c) To have company.
(d) To eat its meat.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The Chorus compares being happy to escaping what, from the sea?

2. Who is the "king" for the Chorus?

3. What are Tiresius and Cadmus wearing on their heads?

4. What is Hellas?

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

(see the answer key)

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