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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who represents the way that Eteocles has followed his own will which he honors more than he honors the will of the gods?
(a) Parthenopaios.
(b) Kapaneus.
(c) Polyneices.
(d) Amphiaraos.

2. What does Eteocles accuse the Chorus of being?
(a) Cowards.
(b) Liars.
(c) Brave.
(d) Disloyal.

3. Who is Tydeus?
(a) A giant.
(b) Eteocles' general.
(c) The 1st enemy general.
(d) The son of Thebes.

4. Who promises to "bring this man [Polyneices] to his harbor, and he shall enjoy his father's city?"
(a) Aktor.
(b) Antigone.
(c) Ismene.
(d) Dike.

5. The theme of these legends is that giving in to human passion creates _________.
(a) Peace..
(b) Joy.
(c) Love..
(d) Suffering.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Eteocles pray to in the beginning of part 1?

2. After Oedipus' adopts father is killed, Oedipus seeks revenge and kills _______ .

3. According to the Chorus, what are the Gods a source of?

4. What is the name of the prophet that has foreseen the armies of Argos attacking Thebes soon?

5. How does Eteocles try to calm the Chorus in Part 2?

(see the answer key)

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