The Bacchae Quiz | Eight Week Quiz F

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 102 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Bacchae Quiz | Eight Week Quiz F

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 102 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Fifth Episode.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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 king.
(c) A god.
(d) A family member.

3. What part of Pentheus is his mother carrying to the city?
(a) His leg.
(b) His ear.
(c) His hand.
(d) His head.

4. Pentheus accuses Tiresius of supporting Dionysus for what reasons?
(a) Dishonest reasons.
(b) Selfish reasons.
(c) Hurtful reasons.
(d) Misguided reasons.

5. Tiresius tells Pentheus that the story of Dionysus is a what?
(a) Hyperbole.
(b) Comparison.
(c) Metaphor.
(d) Myth.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The Chorus extols the virtues of the simple man who lives within what?

3. What is the Parodos?

4. Who ripped the tree out of the ground?

5. How does the Chorus characterize Pentheus's intent to meddle with the rites of Dionysus?

(see the answer key)

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