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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Pentheus feel about the task he is undertaking in disguise?
(a) Happy.
(b) Peverse.
(c) Righteous.
(d) Holy.

2. Why did Pentheus's mother not recognize him?
(a) Dionysus made her forget.
(b) He was disguised.
(c) She was mad.
(d) She was blind.

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

4. The Chorus extols the virtues of the simple man who lives within what?
(a) The traditions of his people.
(b) The social boundaries.
(c) The walls with his family.
(d) The means of his life.

5. What streams did the messenger cross once outside of Thebes?
(a) Glopus.
(b) Asopus.
(c) Trianaopus.
(d) Diasopus.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Hellas?

3. What kind of herd was the first messenger driving when he came upon the women?

4. How many suns does Pentheus see when he comes out in his disguise?

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

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