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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When the Chorus says, "Will this white-foot e'er join the night long dance," who is the white-foot they are referring to?
(a) Tiberius.
(b) Thebes.
(c) Cadmus.
(d) Pentheus.

3. What is Thebes?
(a) A region.
(b) A country.
(c) A city-state.
(d) A state.

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

5. Where does the first messenger say he comes from?
(a) Cithaeron.
(b) Athens.
(c) Cucluos.
(d) Delphi.

Short Answer Questions

1. What emotion is the Chorus trying to inspire in their fourth ode?

2. What do the women tie around their waists, according to the first messenger?

3. Where did Dionysus place Pentheus so he could get a better look?

4. What does Dionysus say the problem is with Pentheus's dress?

5. What does Dionysus ask the Chorus to "abandon" Pentheus's halls to?

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