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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Dionysus says that Pentheus must dress how to avoid being killed by the celebrants?
(a) As Dionysus.
(b) As Zeus.
(c) As a woman.
(d) As a shepherd.

2. In The Bacchae, the chorus sings that ______ men are punished by the gods.
(a) Lustful.
(b) Prideful.
(c) Dangerous.
(d) Vile.

3. Who does Eteocles ask Creon to speak to of the coming war?
(a) Teiresius.
(b) Pylades.
(c) Zeus.
(d) Menoeceus.

4. Who does Eteocles pray to for victory in the duel?
(a) Ares.
(b) Zeus.
(c) Pallas.
(d) Hera.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. On what mountain are the wild women performing miracles in The Bacchae?

2. Dionysus offers to lead Pentheus where?

3. What god does the chorus bemoan in the last half of The Phoenician Women?

4. Who does Creon tell Eteocles has captured an opposing soldier?

5. Who has the greater army in the war in The Phoenician Women?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Jocasta's fate in the end of The Phoenician Women?

2. Why do the Argives retreat in the battle with the Thebians?

3. What natural occurrences does Dionysus bring upon Thebes? How does he use this to affect Pentheus?

4. What does Eteocles initially tell Creon in their meeting?

5. What is Antigone's fate at the end of The Phoenician Women?

6. How does the brothers' battle in The Phoenician Women reflect the theme of the play?

7. Why has Dionysis come to Thebes in The Bacchae?

8. What is the last straw which unleashes Dionysus' wrath on Pentheus?

9. Who is the superior military strategist between Eteocles and Creon? Why?

10. Who commits the most noble act in The Phoenician Women?

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