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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of the play, where are the women of Thebes?
(a) In the temple.
(b) In their homes.
(c) Outside the city.
(d) At the river.

2. Pentheus accuses Tiresius of supporting Dionysus for what reasons?
(a) Misguided reasons.
(b) Dishonest reasons.
(c) Hurtful reasons.
(d) Selfish reasons.

3. Who is supposed to be inspired by the Chorus's fourth ode?
(a) Pentheus.
(b) The Bacchants.
(c) Dionysus.
(d) The nymphs.

4. When DIonysus says, "Thy change of mind compels thy praise," with what tone does he say those words?
(a) Mockingly.
(b) Honestly.
(c) Happily.
(d) Praisingly.

5. 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?
(a) A family member.
(b) A god.
(c) An honored guest.
(d) A king.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Chorus praying for in the second ode?

2. What describes the stories that Pentheus shares about the women and their worship of Dionysus?

3. The Chorus praises Dionysus as a god who cures the grief of the ________ and the ________.

4. When Dionysus refers to "the seats of Nymphs" and "the place of Pan" what is he referring to?

5. During the third ode, the Chorus looks forward to what?

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