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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Chorus says that Dionysus makes his followers laugh away what?
(a) Small things.
(b) Life's troubles.
(c) Differences between them.
(d) Dull care.

2. If you aim too high, and miss the pleasures within your reach, the Chorus would consider you a what?
(a) Madman and philospher.
(b) Madman and fool.
(c) Madman and idiot.
(d) Madman and rich.

3. Pentheus is ______ by the worshipers of Dionysus.
(a) Scared.
(b) Revolted.
(c) Encouraged.
(d) Honored.

4. What instrument does the Chorus say Dionysus can "wake?"
(a) The banjo.
(b) The harp.
(c) The flute.
(d) The piano.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In the Chorus's first lines, they believe that a happy man is one who leads what kind of life?

2. Cadmus tells Pentheus that if he would call Dionysus a god, it would do what?

3. The Chorus says they have traveled over what "holy ridge" to "hasten to a pleasant task?"

4. What body part kept Dionysus until he was born?

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

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