Frogs

Question 1

What does Heracles say that shows visual humour about Dionysus’ outfit?

Answer 1

‘look at that lionskin on top of your little yellow number.’

Question 2

How does Charon insult Dionysus?

Answer 2

‘Your seat’s here, fatty.’

Question 3

How does Xanthias comment on Dionysus pooing himself out of fear?

Answer 3

‘I’m afraid your tunic’s turned brown from fright.’

Question 4

How does Xanthias suggest punishment of Dionysus to Aeacus?’

Answer 4

‘Take this slave of mine and torture him.’

Question 5

How is Euripides religious stance parodied?

Answer 5

‘Thanks, but I pray to other gods.’

Question 6

Dionysus on the differences between Aeschylus and Euripides?

Answer 6

‘One I find clever, the other I enjoy.’

Question 7

What is the Chorus’ final line on the advising Athens?

Answer 7

‘Grant the city good advice that brings great benefits.’

Question 8

Dionysus on the surrealist method of choosing a winner?

Answer 8

‘Weigh up the skill of poets as if I were selling cheese.’