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

2. On which mountain do the Pierian Muses have their "haunt most fair?"
(a) Mt. Oppilos.
(b) Mt. Olives.
(c) Mt. Olympus.
(d) Mt. Othella.

3. What is the point the Chorus makes in their second ode?
(a) Mocking Pentheus.
(b) Honoring Pentheus.
(c) Denouncing Pentheus.
(d) Praising Pentheus.

4. This Chorus's point of view is that Dionysus is what?
(a) Divine.
(b) Subtle.
(c) Mortal.
(d) Sweet.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who leaves the stage right before the Chorus enters for the first time?

2. How does the servant who brings Dionysus in to Pentheus refer to Dionysus?

3. Tiresius says that failing to give honor where honor is due is what?

4. What are Tiresius and Cadmus wearing on their heads?

5. The Chorus says they have traveled over what "holy ridge" to "hasten to a pleasant task?"

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is the Chorus celebrating in the fifth ode?

2. How is Dionysus able to use Pentheus's feelings as a trap?

3. When Cadmus and Tiresius anger Pentheus, what does Pentheus order?

4. What promise does Dionysus make about Pentheus's return to Thebes?

5. How is the Chorus similar to the positions of Tiresius and Cadmus?

6. In the Parados, wildness and holiness are synonymous with what?

7. How are the Chorus and Pentheus similar?

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

9. Where does the violence and death take place during the play?

10. What was the wish Zeus granted Semele?

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