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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The Chorus praises Dionysus as a god who cures the grief of the ________ and the ________.
(a) Woman, man.
(b) Slave, master.
(c) Adult, child.
(d) Rich, poor.

3. The Chorus says that "true wisdom is keeping the heart and soul aloof" from what?
(a) Over-subtle wits.
(b) Over-educated men.
(c) Heavy thinkers.
(d) Over-thinking philosophers.

4. The Chorus says that Dionysus makes his followers laugh away what?
(a) Differences between them.
(b) Life's troubles.
(c) Small things.
(d) Dull care.

5. What does Tiresius suffer from?
(a) Deafness.
(b) Lameness.
(c) Blindness.
(d) Muteness.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Semele?

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

3. The Chorus says that although their triumph is glorious, it ends in what?

4. How did Pentheus die?

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

(see the answer key)

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