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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Tiresius tells Pentheus not to rely on what, to dominate mankind?
(a) Fear.
(b) Reason.
(c) Logic.
(d) Force.

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

4. Who does Dionysus address in the play's prologue?
(a) The audience.
(b) His mother.
(c) His father.
(d) Mortals.

5. What story is told in the Chorus's first appearance?
(a) Dionysus's birth.
(b) Dionysus's death.
(c) Dionysus's history.
(d) Dionysus's revenge.

6. According to the Chorus, where did Pentheus put his prisoner?
(a) A hole in the earth.
(b) A tower too high to climb.
(c) A gloomy dungeon.
(d) A stinky stable.

7. What "enriches with his waters a fair land of steeds?"
(a) The father of streams.
(b) The father of irrigation.
(c) The father of sprinklers.
(d) The father of rivers.

8. The Chorus wants Thebes to "burst forth" with boughs of what?
(a) Holly and pine.
(b) Oak and pine.
(c) Evergreen and pine.
(d) Maple and pine.

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

10. 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.

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

12. What destroyed Dionysus's mother?
(a) A lightening flash.
(b) A thunder strike.
(c) A thunder storm.
(d) A lightening strike.

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

14. According to the Chorus, who was "sprung of a dragon of old?"
(a) Pentheus.
(b) Tiberius.
(c) Cadmus.
(d) Dionysus.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Pentheus is obsessed with what aspect of the women's behavior?

2. Who is Hera?

3. Pentheus says that he will do what to the women he has captured?

4. The Chorus suggests that worship is the only ________ ________ to the gods.

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

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