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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Cadmus.
(b) Pentheus.
(c) Tiberius.
(d) Thebes.

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

3. How does Dionysus tell Pentheus to "step out" while he is in disguise?
(a) Happily, with the air of gladness.
(b) Stealthy lest none should see him.
(c) Proudly.
(d) With his right foot.

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

5. The Chorus says that although their triumph is glorious, it ends in what?
(a) Fright and madness.
(b) Sorrow and pleading.
(c) Sadness and tears.
(d) Pleasure and pain.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to the Chorus, when is it right to override the laws of custom?

3. When Dionysus refers to "the seats of Nymphs" and "the place of Pan" what is he referring to?

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

5. What kind of heart does the Chorus think Pentheus has in his quest against the women?

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