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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the Chorus, who will be the first person to "mark" Pentheus?

2. What is the Chorus celebrating in the fifth ode?

3. The Chorus says that although divine power is slow, it will punish who?

4. The Chorus shares the belief of Tiresius and Cadmus that to honor the divine is what?

5. How does Dionysus promise Pentheus he will return to the city?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Using the book to support your answer, explain how the main character Dionysus affects the play's structure.

Essay Topic 2

What is the role of the messengers in the play? What do they do; what do they symbolize? Use examples from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Is there a tragic flaw in Pentheus's character? What is it? If there is not one, why not? Use examples from the play to support your answer.

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