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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the servant who brings Dionysus in to Pentheus refer to Dionysus?
(a) As prey.
(b) As a man.
(c) As a slave.
(d) As a king.

2. Pentheus holds what title?
(a) Ruler.
(b) Priest.
(c) King.
(d) Philosopher.

3. If you aim too high, and miss the pleasures within your reach, the Chorus would consider you a what?
(a) Madman and idiot.
(b) Madman and philospher.
(c) Madman and fool.
(d) Madman and rich.

4. Where does the first messenger say he comes from?
(a) Cithaeron.
(b) Delphi.
(c) Cucluos.
(d) Athens.

5. When the Chorus says that there are a "myriad of hopes for all the myriad minds," what does myriad mean?
(a) Many.
(b) Specific.
(c) Thoughtful.
(d) Fulfilling.

Short Answer Questions

1. On which mountain do the Pierian Muses have their "haunt most fair?"

2. When DIonysus says, "Thy change of mind compels thy praise," with what tone does he say those words?

3. The Chorus wants Thebes to "burst forth" with boughs of what?

4. Dionysus has taken what form so he can punish people?

5. What story does Pentheus scoff at?

(see the answer key)

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