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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The Chorus uses all of the following likening the destruction and violation of the city to the destruction and violation of a woman except:
(a) Moral.
(b) Intellectual.
(c) Physical.
(d) Spiritual.

3. Who is the King of Thebes at the opening of part 1?
(a) Eteocles.
(b) Argos.
(c) Polyneices.
(d) Laius.

4. The will of the gods are metaphorically represented by _________.
(a) The Land.
(b) The Earth.
(c) The Ocean.
(d) The Sky.

5. Men see the act of combat as _________.
(a) Horrifying.
(b) Glorious.
(c) Duty.
(d) Gruesome.

Short Answer Questions

1. The principle contrast in Part 2 represents traditional male and female differences in the thought about __________.

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

3. Eteocles is urged to do what by the scout?

4. How many generals does Eteocle plan to appoint to face their enemies?

5. Human beings are metaphorically represented by ________.

(see the answer key)

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