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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through First Choral Ode.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Pentheus is disturbed by the conversation with Cadmus and Tiresius and orders the destruction of Tiresius's what?
(a) Temple.
(b) Stable.
(c) Home.
(d) Seat.

2. The Chorus says that sophistry is not what?
(a) Practical.
(b) Wisdom.
(c) Senseless.
(d) Folly.

3. What kind of meat do the worshipers of Dionysus eat?
(a) Raw meat.
(b) Fresh meat.
(c) Old meat.
(d) Cooked meat.

4. Where has the cult that is in Thebes come from?
(a) Persia.
(b) Sparta.
(c) England.
(d) Athens.

5. The Chorus says that Cyprus is the isle of what goddess?
(a) Artemis.
(b) Aphrodite.
(c) Fate.
(d) Persephone.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the writer of this play?

2. What story does Pentheus scoff at?

3. The Chorus praises Dionysus as a god who brings what?

4. According to the Chorus, who is Zeus's father?

5. Pentheus is obsessed with what aspect of the women's behavior?

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