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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 god.
(b) An honored guest.
(c) A family member.
(d) A king.

2. What is Semele?
(a) A goddess.
(b) A mortal.
(c) A spirit.
(d) A nymph.

3. According to the Chorus, who is Dirce's father?
(a) Archelogious.
(b) Athenosus.
(c) Amegianos.
(d) Achelous.

4. What kind of meat do the worshipers of Dionysus eat?
(a) Cooked meat.
(b) Old meat.
(c) Fresh meat.
(d) Raw meat.

5. What relationship is Pentheus to Dionysus?
(a) Nephew.
(b) Brother.
(c) Cousin.
(d) Half-brother.

6. What is the Parodos?
(a) A hymn of longing.
(b) A hymn of praise.
(c) A hymn of lament.
(d) A hymn of desire.

7. What are Tiresius and Cadmus planning on doing?
(a) Praying to Dionysus in the temple.
(b) Honoring Dionysus.
(c) Partying with the women.
(d) Pretending to be women.

8. What instrument does the Chorus say Dionysus can "wake?"
(a) The flute.
(b) The banjo.
(c) The piano.
(d) The harp.

9. What word describes both Tiresius and Cadmus?
(a) Youthful.
(b) Old.
(c) Handsome.
(d) Hearty.

10. What body part kept Dionysus until he was born?
(a) A stomach.
(b) A head.
(c) An arm.
(d) A thigh.

11. What are Tiresius and Cadmus wearing on their heads?
(a) Wreaths of branches.
(b) Crowns of gold.
(c) Garlands of flowers.
(d) Garlands of leaves.

12. What story does Pentheus scoff at?
(a) Dionysus's travels.
(b) Dionysus's prophet.
(c) Dionysus's life.
(d) Dionysus's birth.

13. Why does Pentheus become enraged when questioning his prisoner?
(a) He doesn't understand the prisoner.
(b) He doesn't like the prisoner's answers.
(c) The prisoner only speaks in riddles.
(d) The prisoner doesn't answer him.

14. What place does the Chorus call the "haunt of beasts?"
(a) Nysa.
(b) Thames.
(c) Earth.
(d) Corus.

15. After Cadmus and Tiresius talk to Pentheus, what does the Chorus call Pentheus?
(a) A dead man.
(b) A blasphemer.
(c) A miser.
(d) A fool.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the point the Chorus makes in their second ode?

2. According to the Chorus, where did Pentheus put his prisoner?

3. According to the Chorus, who is Zeus's father?

4. How does Tiresius respond to Pentheus's order to destroy his property?

5. If you aim too high, and miss the pleasures within your reach, the Chorus would consider you a what?

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