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

2. Pentheus is obsessed with what aspect of the women's behavior?
(a) Their prayerful behavior.
(b) Their honest behavior.
(c) Their sexual behavior.
(d) Their childish behavior.

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

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

5. What did Dionysus cause to infect the women of Thebes?
(a) Sickness.
(b) Lust.
(c) Revenge.
(d) Madness.

Short Answer Questions

1. Pentheus is disturbed by the conversation with Cadmus and Tiresius and orders the destruction of Tiresius's what?

2. What is the Axius?

3. What does Dionysus ask the Chorus to "abandon" Pentheus's halls to?

4. Who leaves the stage right before the Chorus enters for the first time?

5. What kind of relationship did Dionysus's father have with his mother?

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