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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Eteocles express his disgust with in Part 2 of the play?
(a) Polyneices.
(b) His army.
(c) King of Argos.
(d) The Chorus.

2. What does Eteocles accuse the Chorus of being?
(a) Brave.
(b) Liars.
(c) Cowards.
(d) Disloyal.

3. What is the name of the prophet that has foreseen the armies of Argos attacking Thebes soon?
(a) The Oracle.
(b) The Fury.
(c) Teiresias.
(d) Eteocles.

4. Eteocles is urged to do what by the scout?
(a) Run away.
(b) Go hide.
(c) Prepare to defend the city.
(d) Demolish the city.

5. Who does Eteocles pray to in the beginning of part 1?
(a) Zeus.
(b) God.
(c) The Scout.
(d) Antigone.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the young general with an almost feminine beauty but a vicious temper?

2. Who represents the voice of reason and faithfulness that Eteocles should have been listening to?

3. Who is the second general Eteocles sends out?

4. Who is Tydeus?

5. Who says, "Their reports will save me from all traps and deceptions?"

(see the answer key)

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