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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The image of Thebes is considered the ______ of its citizens.
(a) Sister.
(b) Brother.
(c) Mother.
(d) Father.

2. The Chorus refers to the attacks against the city of Thebes as _______.
(a) Trees.
(b) Sand.
(c) Waves.
(d) Clouds.

3. The story that "Seven Against Thebes" is based on is part of their background as a ____________.
(a) Greek.
(b) Englishmen.
(c) German.
(d) American.

4. What does Laius do to baby Oedipus after hearing the Oracle foretell Oedipus' future?
(a) He blinded the baby.
(b) He killed the baby.
(c) He cursed the baby.
(d) He injured the baby's feet.

5. Who persuades his father-in-law to join with him and win the throne of Thebes by force?
(a) Eteocles.
(b) Laius.
(c) Ismene.
(d) Polyneices.

Short Answer Questions

1. _______ rescues Oedipus and raises him to adulthood.

2. Where does Eteocles go to prepare for war?

3. Seven Against Thebes is structured in what form?

4. After Oedipus' death, who rules the city of Thebes?

5. When Oedipus' crimes are revealed, what happens to Jocasta?

(see the answer key)

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