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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. This Chorus's point of view is that Dionysus is what?
(a) Sweet.
(b) Divine.
(c) Subtle.
(d) Mortal.

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

3. When Dionysus was born, he was crowned with a coronal of what?
(a) Snakes.
(b) Grapes.
(c) Flowers.
(d) Ivy.

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) An honored guest.
(b) A family member.
(c) A king.
(d) A god.

5. At the beginning of the play, where are the women of Thebes?
(a) Outside the city.
(b) In their homes.
(c) In the temple.
(d) At the river.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Chorus suggests that worship is the only ________ ________ to the gods.

2. What is Semele?

3. Who is Pentheus's father?

4. Where has the cult that is in Thebes come from?

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

(see the answer key)

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