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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Where does Eteocles go to prepare for war?
(a) Council Chambers.
(b) Argos.
(c) The meadow.
(d) The caves.

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

5. Who are the group of women of Thebes who rushes on in a panic?
(a) The Farmers.
(b) The Chorus.
(c) The Singers.
(d) The Messenger.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is not a fear of the women of Thebes?

2. The particular legend of "Seven Against Thebes" resembles what other type of legends?

3. The theme of these legends is that giving in to human passion creates _________.

4. Who solves the Riddle of the Spinx?

5. What is the genre of Seven Against Thebes?

(see the answer key)

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