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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. A happy man, according to the Chorus, is one who from day to day has his life what?
(a) Blest.
(b) Reach new levels.
(c) Follow tradition.
(d) Full of surprises.

3. How does Tiresius respond to Pentheus's order to destroy his property?
(a) With fear.
(b) With rage.
(c) With anger.
(d) With pity.

4. When Dionysus was born, he was crowned with a coronal of what?
(a) Grapes.
(b) Flowers.
(c) Snakes.
(d) Ivy.

5. On which mountain do the Pierian Muses have their "haunt most fair?"
(a) Mt. Olympus.
(b) Mt. Olives.
(c) Mt. Othella.
(d) Mt. Oppilos.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Dionysus's father?

2. Why did Pentheus's mother not recognize him?

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

4. What story does Pentheus scoff at?

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

(see the answer key)

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