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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. As punishment for his crime, if Laius fathered any children, what would happen to the city of Thebes?
(a) It would be safe.
(b) It would rule all nations.
(c) It would be destroyed.
(d) It would be infested.

3. Who says, "Their reports will save me from all traps and deceptions?"
(a) The Fury.
(b) A Scout.
(c) The Chorus.
(d) Eteocles.

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

5. Whose appearance and description of the armies is a typical device of classical Greek theatre?
(a) The king.
(b) The Chorus.
(c) The blacksmith.
(d) The Scout.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Chorus refers to the attacks against the city of Thebes as _______.

2. The imagery in general represents a basic element of the Greek philosophy of ________.

3. What type of violation is used to describe women being treated like treasures?

4. Why is Eteocles considered to be an illegal king?

5. At the end of the first year, what does Eteocles refused to do?

(see the answer key)

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