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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Imagery throughout the play is based on ________.
(a) Jungle and Tigers.
(b) Clouds and Birds.
(c) Sand and Mountains.
(d) Ships and the Sea.

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

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

4. Eteocles and the Chorus express themselves through which literary element?
(a) Irony.
(b) Imagery.
(c) Personification.
(d) Allusion.

5. Plays based on Greek legend tend to be very _____.
(a) Violent.
(b) Serene.
(c) Peaceful.
(d) Calm.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Human beings are metaphorically represented by ________.

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

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

5. What is another name for the Scout?

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