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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is supposed to be inspired by the Chorus's fourth ode?

2. Who leaves the stage right before the Chorus starts their fourth ode?

3. How does the Chorus think that a mortal man should "live out his day and night?"

4. The Chorus compares being happy to escaping what, from the sea?

5. In the first line of the fourth ode, how does the Chorus refer to the women?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

What is the play's central conflict, and how is it illustrated throughout the play? Use evidence from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

How do Agave and Cadmus represent the opinions and attitudes of the audience? Support your answer with evidence from the play.

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