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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Pentheus become enraged when questioning his prisoner?
(a) He doesn't understand the prisoner.
(b) The prisoner only speaks in riddles.
(c) The prisoner doesn't answer him.
(d) He doesn't like the prisoner's answers.

2. What do the worshipers of Dionysus dress in?
(a) Leaves and branches.
(b) Animal skins.
(c) Simple clothes.
(d) Robes of purple.

3. What would a follower of Dionysus "brandish" while wearing a crown of ivy?
(a) A spear.
(b) A thyrsus.
(c) A frustus.
(d) A sword.

4. What body part kept Dionysus until he was born?
(a) An arm.
(b) A thigh.
(c) A stomach.
(d) A head.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the Chorus, when is it right to override the laws of custom?

2. What is the point the Chorus makes in their second ode?

3. What happened that released Dionysus from prison?

4. What instrument does the Chorus say Dionysus can "wake?"

5. What rises from the site of Dionysus's mother's death?

(see the answer key)

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