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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Bacchae, pages 179-200.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What appears when one of the wild women of the Bacchae strikes the ground?
(a) A spring of wine.
(b) A spring of milk.
(c) Lightning.
(d) A fire.

2. Who says that good character cannot be judged by riches, poverty or courage?
(a) Pylades.
(b) Electra.
(c) Orestes.
(d) The farmer.

3. How many captains does Creon suggest using to ambush the army?
(a) Six.
(b) Seven.
(c) Sixteen.
(d) Ten.

4. Who does Creon tell Eteocles has captured an opposing soldier?
(a) Athenians.
(b) Trojans.
(c) Argives.
(d) Thebes.

5. Who is the current ruler of Thebes in The Bacchae?
(a) Creon.
(b) Pentheus.
(c) Cadmus.
(d) Oedipus.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Dionysus' mother?

2. What is Oedipus awarded for lifting the torment on Thebes?

3. Who does Aegisthus want to kill for fear of revenge?

4. What is the opening scene of Electra?

5. Electra condemns all men who are what to their wives?

(see the answer key)

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