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The Bacchae Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Chorus suggests that worship is the only ________ ________ to the gods.
(a) Reasonable response.
(b) Safe response.
(c) Honorable response.
(d) Appropriate response.

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

3. Who is Hera?
(a) Zeus's wife.
(b) Zeus's mistress.
(c) Zeus's sister.
(d) Zeus's mother.

4. 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 family member.
(b) An honored guest.
(c) A god.
(d) A king.

5. According to the Chorus, what is hateful to Dionysus?
(a) Not caring about the feasts.
(b) Not treating guests as family.
(c) Not living the life of bliss.
(d) Not believing in divinity.

Short Answer Questions

1. Tiresius says that failing to give honor where honor is due is what?

2. This Chorus's point of view is that Dionysus is what?

3. The Chorus says that Cyprus is the isle of what goddess?

4. What kind of relationship did Dionysus's father have with his mother?

5. Pentheus holds what title?

Short Essay Questions

1. What explanation does Cadmus give for the events of the play?

2. Who does Dionysus intend to vindicate by coming to Thebes?

3. How does the Chorus function as an extension of Dionysus?

4. Why is Agave unaware she has murdered her own son?

5. What, according to the dialogue between Pentheus and Dionysus, is not open for negotiation?

6. What does the first messenger report that is in conflict with what the king believes?

7. What promise does Dionysus make about Pentheus's return to Thebes?

8. Who does the cult think they are following?

9. How does the Chorus refer to Pentheus in the fourth ode?

10. What is Pentheus's disguise when he leaves the palace?

(see the answer keys)

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