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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Pentheus feel about the task he is undertaking in disguise?

2. How does Dionysus tell Pentheus to "step out" while he is in disguise?

3. A happy man, according to the Chorus, is one who from day to day has his life what?

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

5. What does Dionysus ask the Chorus to "abandon" Pentheus's halls to?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

If you had to choose one word to describe Dionysus, what word would it be? Why did you choose that word? Present at least three choices and pick the strongest choice as your decision.

Essay Topic 2

What is the role of the Chorus? Using examples from the book describe how the Chorus fulfills this role.

Essay Topic 3

What is the difference between the blindness Pentheus suffers and the blindness Tiresius suffers? Use examples from the play to support your answer.

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