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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The imagery of "swamping waves" represent ___________.
(a) The Fury.
(b) Laius.
(c) The men who attacked the city.
(d) Eteocles.

2. Who is the third general described as leading a cavalry of horses, which makes an arrogant, inhuman noise?
(a) Amphiaraos.
(b) Typhon.
(c) Eteoklos.
(d) Kapaneus.

3. Who is the second general Eteocles sends out?
(a) Lasthenes.
(b) Hippomedon.
(c) Polyphontes.
(d) Megareus.

4. Who does Eteocles send to face Tydeus?
(a) Megareus.
(b) Eteoklos.
(c) Melanippus.
(d) Parthenopaios.

5. What does the Chorus do when they hear the sounds of attack from outside the walls?
(a) They panic.
(b) They run away.
(c) They hide their children.
(d) They go tell Eteocles.

Short Answer Questions

1. The will of the gods are metaphorically represented by _________.

2. What imagery does the Chorus use to illustrate the situation of Eteocles and his family?

3. In the conclusion of the play, "with one final piece of 'ship' " is considered what literary term?

4. The principle contrast in Part 2 is between what two objects?

5. What ultimately happened to Eteocles and Polyneices?

(see the answer key)

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