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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the "king" for the Chorus?
(a) Semele.
(b) Tiberius.
(c) Pentheus.
(d) Dionysus.

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

3. Who does the Chorus say led Pentheus to his doom?
(a) A centaur.
(b) A nymph.
(c) A bull.
(d) A man.

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

5. How many gates does Pentheus say Thebes has?
(a) Four.
(b) Seven.
(c) Five.
(d) Six.

6. Pentheus says that "women must not be mastered" by what?
(a) Brute force.
(b) Unworthy men.
(c) Pretend gods.
(d) Tricks and magic.

7. What kind of herd was the first messenger driving when he came upon the women?
(a) Goats.
(b) Dogs.
(c) Cattle.
(d) Sheep.

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

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

10. What is Pentheus holding is his right hand?
(a) A thyrsus.
(b) A crown.
(c) A sword.
(d) A wine bottle.

11. What reason did Dionysus give to the women when he ordered them to take their vengeance on Pentheus?
(a) For not believing in Dionysus.
(b) For pretending to be a woman.
(c) For trying to bring them home by force.
(d) For mocking their rites.

12. How does the Chorus describe Pentheus's mother's looks in the fifth ode?
(a) Wild ridiculous makeup.
(b) Wild rolling eyes.
(c) Wild rank garments.
(d) Wild raging hair.

13. Who is supposed to be inspired by the Chorus's fourth ode?
(a) The Bacchants.
(b) The nymphs.
(c) Pentheus.
(d) Dionysus.

14. Who leaves the stage right before the Chorus starts their fourth ode?
(a) Cadmus.
(b) Pentheus.
(c) Tiresius.
(d) Dionysus.

15. How does the Chorus suggest they chant about the fall of Pentheus?
(a) Loudly.
(b) Merrily.
(c) Carefully.
(d) Happily.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of monster does the Chorus think Agave might say Pentheus is birthed from?

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

3. When he could not see the women well, what did Pentheus do?

4. The Chorus compares "tossing my neck to heaven's dewey breath" to what animal?

5. How does Dionysus promise Pentheus he will return to the city?

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