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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. According to the Chorus, who will be the first person to "mark" Pentheus?
(a) His mother.
(b) HIs aunt.
(c) His daughter.
(d) His sister.

3. What does the Chorus predict that Agave will say Pentheus was born from?
(a) A mare.
(b) A lioness.
(c) A she-cow.
(d) A tigress.

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

5. The power of the gods, according to the Chorus, corrects the mortal what?
(a) Wrongs.
(b) Wights.
(c) Wisemen.
(d) Women.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Chorus says, "I envy not deep _______."

2. Why does the first messenger not want to tell Pentheus the truth of what he saw?

3. What does Pentheus hope to do when he leaves the palace in disguise?

4. Who does the Chorus say led Pentheus to his doom?

5. When the Chorus says, "Will this white-foot e'er join the night long dance," who is the white-foot they are referring to?

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