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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Fifth Episode.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The first messenger reports that when they tried to bring Pentheus's mother back from the group of women, the women went mad and destroyed what?
(a) A herd of cattle.
(b) A town of men.
(c) A flock of birds.
(d) A herd of sheep.

2. When Pentheus orders Dionysus locked up, who does he think Dionysus is?
(a) A fellow king.
(b) A cult follower.
(c) The cult leader.
(d) A god.

3. According to the soldier when he brings Dionysus, what happened to the women in their prison?
(a) They are not eating.
(b) They are free.
(c) They are dead.
(d) They are sleeping.

4. Cadmus doesn't say whether or not he believes Dionysus is a god, but tells Pentheus that it would be wise of Pentheus to treat Dionysus as what?
(a) A god.
(b) An honored guest.
(c) A king.
(d) A family member.

5. Dionysus has taken what form so he can punish people?
(a) A monster.
(b) A human.
(c) A pheonix.
(d) A minotaur.

Short Answer Questions

1. On which mountain do the Pierian Muses have their "haunt most fair?"

2. How does the Chorus think that a mortal man should "live out his day and night?"

3. What reason did Dionysus give to the women when he ordered them to take their vengeance on Pentheus?

4. Why did Pentheus's mother not recognize him?

5. Pentheus says that "women must not be mastered" by what?

(see the answer key)

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