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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Dionysus speaks to Pentheus for the first time, where does he say his home is?
(a) Persia.
(b) Lythecare.
(c) Lydia.
(d) Athens.

2. Pentheus scolds Cadmus for looking ________.
(a) Sad.
(b) Worshipful.
(c) Foolish.
(d) Happy.

3. Because of what happened to the women, the soldier thinks that Dionysus causes what?
(a) Surprises.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Coincidences.
(d) Miracles.

4. According to the Chorus, what is hateful to Dionysus?
(a) Not caring about the feasts.
(b) Not treating guests as family.
(c) Not believing in divinity.
(d) Not living the life of bliss.

5. Why is the soldier ashamed to bring Dionysus to Pentheus?
(a) Because he is an old man.
(b) Because the soldier believes in Dionysus as a god.
(c) Because the soldier doesn't like Pentheus.
(d) Because he came so willingly.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the soldier when he brings Dionysus, what happened to the women in their prison?

2. The Chorus asks Dionysus to lead them places and act as their what?

3. Pentheus orders the capture of Dionysus and who?

4. The Chorus praises Dionysus as a god who brings what?

5. Wildness and _________ are synonymous with the worship of Dionysus.

Short Essay Questions

1. Who composes the Chorus?

2. What does Pentheus hope to discover while spying on the women?

3. How does the Chorus define the simple man?

4. How are the Chorus and Pentheus similar?

5. What is the Parodos?

6. What is the thyrsus?

7. Why does the Chorus take Dionysus's side?

8. Why is the Chorus mocking Agave?

9. Why is the Chorus calling for justice in the fourth ode?

10. What is Pentheus's disguise when he leaves the palace?

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