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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What part of Pentheus is his mother carrying to the city?
(a) His head.
(b) His hand.
(c) His leg.
(d) His ear.

2. The Chorus says that true wisdom, as granted by the heavens to the mortals, is to gain mastery over what?
(a) Other men.
(b) The wilderness.
(c) The beasts of the field.
(d) A fallen foe.

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

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

5. The Chorus compares being happy to escaping what, from the sea?
(a) The waves.
(b) The traps.
(c) The undertow.
(d) The sharks.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Chorus compares "tossing my neck to heaven's dewey breath" to what animal?

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

3. Who is supposed to be inspired by the Chorus's fourth ode?

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

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

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