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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of heart does the Chorus think Pentheus has in his quest against the women?
(a) A heart of stone.
(b) A wicked heart.
(c) A sourrowful heart.
(d) A hardened heart.

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

3. In what kind of strain does the Chorus want to "exalt their Bacchic god?"
(a) Melodious strain.
(b) Acapella strain.
(c) Harmonious strain.
(d) Choral strain.

4. Who ripped Pentheus apart?
(a) Cadmus.
(b) Agave.
(c) Helena.
(d) Echion.

5. What emotion is the Chorus trying to inspire in their fourth ode?
(a) Piety.
(b) Lust.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Rage.

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

7. In the first line of the fourth ode, how does the Chorus refer to the women?
(a) The happy souls of wine.
(b) The daughters of Dionysus.
(c) The wild women.
(d) The daughters of Cadmus.

8. What do the women tie around their waists, according to the first messenger?
(a) Snakes.
(b) Leaves.
(c) Ribbons.
(d) Twine.

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

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

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

12. What does Dionysus ask the Chorus to "abandon" Pentheus's halls to?
(a) The hills.
(b) The animals.
(c) The flames.
(d) The unbelievers.

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

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

15. How many suns does Pentheus see when he comes out in his disguise?
(a) One.
(b) Three.
(c) Two.
(d) None - it is night.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Chorus says that true wisdom, as granted by the heavens to the mortals, is to gain mastery over what?

2. How does the Chorus think that a mortal man should "live out his day and night?"

3. What is Hellas?

4. What is Pentheus holding is his right hand?

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

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