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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The first messenger reports that when they tried to bring Pentheus's mother back from the group of women, the women went mad and destroyed what?
(a) A flock of birds.
(b) A herd of cattle.
(c) A herd of sheep.
(d) A town of men.

2. When the Chorus says that there are a "myriad of hopes for all the myriad minds," what does myriad mean?
(a) Fulfilling.
(b) Thoughtful.
(c) Many.
(d) Specific.

3. During the third ode, the Chorus looks forward to what?
(a) Dionysus's revenge.
(b) Pentheus's success.
(c) Pentheus's homage to Dionysus.
(d) Dionysus's reconciliation with his family.

4. According to the Chorus, who will be the first person to "mark" Pentheus?
(a) His sister.
(b) His mother.
(c) HIs aunt.
(d) His daughter.

5. When the first messenger describes how the women slept, what word does he use?
(a) Sexually.
(b) Capriciousness.
(c) Lonely.
(d) Modestly.

6. How does the Chorus think that a mortal man should "live out his day and night?"
(a) In sadness and sorrow.
(b) In happiness and lust.
(c) In prayer and song.
(d) In purity and holiness.

7. What did Pentheus tie up instead of binding Dionysus's hands and feet?
(a) A horse.
(b) A bull.
(c) A deer.
(d) A sheep.

8. A happy man, according to the Chorus, is one who from day to day has his life what?
(a) Follow tradition.
(b) Reach new levels.
(c) Full of surprises.
(d) Blest.

9. Where did Dionysus place Pentheus so he could get a better look?
(a) A tree.
(b) A cave.
(c) A hillside.
(d) A rock.

10. The Chorus says, "I envy not deep _______."
(a) Intent.
(b) Worries.
(c) Cares.
(d) Subtleties.

11. How does the Chorus function, in relation to Dionysus, in the fifth ode?
(a) As a distinct being, different from Dionysus.
(b) As a sister to Dionysus.
(c) As an extension of Dionysus.
(d) As a conscience to Dionysus.

12. What is Hellas?
(a) A mountain.
(b) The after-life.
(c) A temple in Delphi.
(d) Greece.

13. Why does the first messenger not want to tell Pentheus the truth of what he saw?
(a) He fears Pentheus's rage.
(b) He doesn't know the truth.
(c) He didn't see anything.
(d) He fears Pentheus's delight.

14. What does the Chorus predict that Agave will say Pentheus was born from?
(a) A mare.
(b) A tigress.
(c) A she-cow.
(d) A lioness.

15. How does Dionysus tell Pentheus to "step out" while he is in disguise?
(a) Happily, with the air of gladness.
(b) Stealthy lest none should see him.
(c) Proudly.
(d) With his right foot.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Chorus shares the belief of Tiresius and Cadmus that to honor the divine is what?

2. Who does the Chorus say led Pentheus to his doom?

3. What did Dionysus raise "twixt heaven and earth" when he spoke from heaven?

4. In what kind of strain does the Chorus want to "exalt their Bacchic god?"

5. When DIonysus says, "Thy change of mind compels thy praise," with what tone does he say those words?

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