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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Tiresius tells Pentheus not to rely on what, to dominate mankind?
(a) Logic.
(b) Force.
(c) Reason.
(d) Fear.

2. What does Pentheus hope to do when he leaves the palace in disguise?
(a) Retrieve his mother.
(b) Spy on the women.
(c) Find Dionysus.
(d) Leave the city.

3. What are Tiresius and Cadmus planning on doing?
(a) Honoring Dionysus.
(b) Partying with the women.
(c) Pretending to be women.
(d) Praying to Dionysus in the temple.

4. Who does Dionysus address in the play's prologue?
(a) The audience.
(b) Mortals.
(c) His father.
(d) His mother.

5. Who is Dionysus's father?
(a) Pluto.
(b) Mars.
(c) Apollo.
(d) Zeus.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of monster does the Chorus think Agave might say Pentheus is birthed from?

2. The Chorus says, "I envy not deep _______."

3. Where has the cult that is in Thebes come from?

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

5. Who ripped Pentheus apart?

(see the answer key)

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