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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the soldier when he brings Dionysus, what happened to the women in their prison?
(a) They are dead.
(b) They are free.
(c) They are sleeping.
(d) They are not eating.

2. When Dionysus speaks to Pentheus for the first time, Dionysus says that all foreigners celebrate his mysteries with what?
(a) Festivals.
(b) Dances.
(c) Parties.
(d) Feasts.

3. When Dionysus was born, he was crowned with a coronal of what?
(a) Snakes.
(b) Flowers.
(c) Ivy.
(d) Grapes.

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

5. The Chorus says that Dionysus is the "nurse divine of _______."
(a) Feasts.
(b) Royalty.
(c) Youth.
(d) Pleasure.

6. When Dionysus says, multiple times, that the god is before Pentheus, what is Pentheus' reaction?
(a) He is awed.
(b) He is confused.
(c) He is full of praise.
(d) He is greatful.

7. Who are the Bacchae?
(a) The unbelivers.
(b) The priests of Dionysus.
(c) The Chorus.
(d) Dionysus's followers.

8. According to the Chorus, who is Zeus's father?
(a) Mars.
(b) Pluto.
(c) Cronos.
(d) Neptune.

9. Pentheus holds what title?
(a) Priest.
(b) Philosopher.
(c) King.
(d) Ruler.

10. The Chorus says, "What ______ ______ the earth-born race displays."
(a) Furious rage.
(b) Deep feelings.
(c) Strong hatred.
(d) Handsome emotions.

11. According to the Chorus, the end of all unbridled speech would bring what?
(a) Passion.
(b) Reason.
(c) Law.
(d) Misery.

12. Cadmus tells Pentheus that if he would call Dionysus a god, it would do what?
(a) Prevent disaster.
(b) Stop his desire for revenge.
(c) Calm the women.
(d) Honor the whole family.

13. Tiresius says that failing to give honor where honor is due is what?
(a) A folly.
(b) Inviting revenge.
(c) A shame.
(d) Real madness.

14. Pentheus is ______ by the worshipers of Dionysus.
(a) Revolted.
(b) Honored.
(c) Encouraged.
(d) Scared.

15. Where is Pentheus's mother at the beginning of the play?
(a) In the catacombs.
(b) Traveling abroad.
(c) With the other women.
(d) By herself in her rooms.

Short Answer Questions

1. What body part kept Dionysus until he was born?

2. According to the Chorus, why does Dionysus chase the goat?

3. Who is the Chorus referring to when they say "earth-born?"

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

5. What kind of meat do the worshipers of Dionysus eat?

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