Name: _________________________ | Period: ___________________ |
This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 1 (First Episode).
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Where does the Chorus state that Polyneices came from when he entered into battle?
(a) Argos
(b) Thebes
(c) Rome
(d) Sicily
2. What does the leader of the group call Polyneices when he is in the midst of battle? A wild __________ screaming.
(a) Bear
(b) Hawk
(c) Tiger
(d) Eagle
3. What did the person who tried to bury the body use in order to start to cover Polyneices up?
(a) Loose dirt
(b) Cement
(c) Smoke
(d) A blanket
4. What army decided to attack Thebes, though they were driven back during their efforts during the play?
(a) Roman
(b) Italian
(c) Greek
(d) Argive
5. The king cautions against the _____________ and the power of bribery in breaking his decree.
(a) Evil
(b) Strength
(c) Temptation
(d) Riches
Short Answer Questions
1. Who killed herself when she realized the incestuous relationship had taken place?
2. Eteocles fought for Thebes and thus he will receive a ___________________ after his death.
3. Choragos speaks for the Chorus as ___________, pleading for more active support from others in the city during the play.
4. Creon shares that he will not show any ___________ in his rule nor will he patronize anyone.
5. Polyneices led the attack on his _____________ during that final battle before the play starts.
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