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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The Chorus says that true wisdom, as granted by the heavens to the mortals, is to gain mastery over what?

3. Who is the "king" for the Chorus?

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

5. What part of Pentheus is his mother carrying to the city?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

What evidence does the play give in support of the following statement: To ignore the divine is folly.

Essay Topic 3

How does the play represent the contrast between individual freedoms and societal expectations? Provide examples and evidence to support your answer.

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