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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The Chorus shares the belief of Tiresius and Cadmus that to honor the divine is what?
(a) Only for the rich.
(b) A waste of time.
(c) A tradition.
(d) Common sense.

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

4. The Chorus says, "I envy not deep _______."
(a) Cares.
(b) Intent.
(c) Subtleties.
(d) Worries.

5. What instrument does the Chorus say Dionysus can "wake?"
(a) The piano.
(b) The harp.
(c) The banjo.
(d) The flute.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Pentheus's mother at the beginning of the play?

2. What kind of monster does the Chorus think Agave might say Pentheus is birthed from?

3. Cadmus doesn't say whether or not he believes Dionysus is a god, but tells Pentheus that it would be wise of Pentheus to treat Dionysus as what?

4. The Chorus, in the Parodos, describes the joy of worship with what?

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

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