Seven against Thebes Quiz | Four Week Quiz A

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Seven against Thebes Quiz | Four Week Quiz A

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The people of Thebes regard Oedipus as a ________.
(a) Tyrant.
(b) Hero.
(c) Murderer.
(d) Sinner.

2. What does Eteocles compare his position to?
(a) A ring leader.
(b) A Master.
(c) A soldier.
(d) A Captain of a ship.

3. Which of the following is not a fear of the women of Thebes?
(a) Death.
(b) Slavery.
(c) Disease.
(d) Rape.

4. In the opening of the Background, Laius has kidnapped, assaulted and murdered ______ son?
(a) Eteocles'.
(b) Pelops'.
(c) Polyneices'.
(d) Oedipus'.

5. Who conspires to kill Oedipus at the end of the Background section?
(a) Eteocles and Polyneices.
(b) Ismene.
(c) King of Argos.
(d) The Spinx.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Chorus of Women represents ___________.

2. To go against the will of the gods, or to make them angry, is to risk destruction. This is considered the _____ of the play.

3. What is the original language of the play "Seven Against Thebes?"

4. Plays based on Greek legend tend to be very _____.

5. Who persuades his father-in-law to join with him and win the throne of Thebes by force?

(see the answer key)

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