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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the Chorus says that there are a "myriad of hopes for all the myriad minds," what does myriad mean?
(a) Many.
(b) Thoughtful.
(c) Specific.
(d) Fulfilling.

2. What do the women tie around their waists, according to the first messenger?
(a) Ribbons.
(b) Snakes.
(c) Leaves.
(d) Twine.

3. Who is the Chorus referring to when they say "earth-born?"
(a) Children.
(b) Mortals.
(c) Men.
(d) Women.

4. Tiresius says that failing to give honor where honor is due is what?
(a) Real madness.
(b) A folly.
(c) A shame.
(d) Inviting revenge.

5. Because of what happened to the women, the soldier thinks that Dionysus causes what?
(a) Miracles.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Coincidences.
(d) Surprises.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the Chorus says, "Will this white-foot e'er join the night long dance," who is the white-foot they are referring to?

2. When Dionysus speaks to Pentheus for the first time, where does he say his home is?

3. Which foreign river is never fed by rain, according to the Chorus?

4. After Cadmus and Tiresius talk to Pentheus, what does the Chorus call Pentheus?

5. Tiresius tells Pentheus that the story of Dionysus is a what?

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