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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) Divine.
(b) Subtle.
(c) Mortal.
(d) Sweet.

2. The Chorus extolls the virtue of simple what?
(a) Speaking.
(b) Eating.
(c) Dress.
(d) Living.

3. What did Dionysus cause to infect the women of Thebes?
(a) Lust.
(b) Sickness.
(c) Revenge.
(d) Madness.

4. What destroyed Dionysus's mother?
(a) A thunder storm.
(b) A lightening strike.
(c) A thunder strike.
(d) A lightening flash.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of the play, where are the women of Thebes?

2. According to the Chorus, the end of all unbridled speech would bring what?

3. What story does Pentheus scoff at?

4. How does Tiresius respond to Pentheus's order to destroy his property?

5. According to the Chorus, why does Dionysus chase the goat?

(see the answer key)

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