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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Chorus, in the Parodos, describes the joy of worship with what?
(a) Self-possession.
(b) Restraint.
(c) Abandon.
(d) Self-interest.

2. What reason did Dionysus give to the women when he ordered them to take their vengeance on Pentheus?
(a) For mocking their rites.
(b) For trying to bring them home by force.
(c) For not believing in Dionysus.
(d) For pretending to be a woman.

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

4. What is Thebes?
(a) A state.
(b) A region.
(c) A city-state.
(d) A country.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What emotion is the Chorus trying to inspire in their fourth ode?

2. Pentheus accuses Tiresius of supporting Dionysus for what reasons?

3. Pentheus orders the capture of Dionysus and who?

4. The Chorus says, "I envy not deep _______."

5. How does Dionysus tell Pentheus to "step out" while he is in disguise?

(see the answer key)

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