Euripides' Bacchae Quiz

Who is the god Dionysus disguised as at the beginning of the play?

• B. A priest

• A. A shepherd

• D. A merchant

• C. A soldier

What is the reason behind Dionysus' anger towards the city of Thebes?

• C. They insulted his mother

• B. They denied his divine parentage

• D. They banned his rituals

• A. They refused to worship him

What is the significance of the liquid juice of the grape, according to Teiresias?

• C. It provides nourishment

• B. It cures all diseases

• A. It brings joy and happiness

• D. It helps in prophecy

What is the role of Dionysus in inducing fear and panic in soldiers?

• A. He is the god of war

• B. He possesses prophetic abilities

• C. He is associated with Ares

• D. He is a symbol of courage

Who are the two characters seen wearing fawnskins and waving thyrsos in the play?

• C. Dionysus and Pentheus

• D. Teiresias and Agave

• B. Cadmus and Teiresias

• A. Pentheus and Teiresias

Who is the son of Semele and Zeus?

• Teiresias

• Pentheus

• Dionysus

• Cadmus

Where is Dionysus from?

• Athens

• Sardis

• Thebes

• Olympus

What did Pentheus try to do to Dionysus in the stable?

• Fetter him

• Feed him

• Sing to him

• Bathe him

What did Dionysus do to escape from Pentheus' custody?

• All of the above

• Summoned Bacchus

• Lit a flame

• Made the house quake

What did Pentheus try to do to the bull in the stable?

• Throw ropes around its knees and hooves

• Feed it

• Sing to it

• Fetter it