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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many gates does Pentheus say Thebes has?

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

3. When he could not see the women well, what did Pentheus do?

4. Why did Pentheus "fall fainting?"

5. Who brings the news that Pentheus is dead?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does the play compare and contrast the ideas of restraint and reason to unrestrained behavior and emotions? Provide support for your answer with examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

What are the four types of irony? Which irony is present in the discussions between Dionysus and Pentheus? Find at least two examples of irony in their discussions, and describe what the examples mean.

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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