View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the end of the first year, what does Eteocles refused to do?
(a) Give up the throne.
(b) Find a wife.
(c) Feed the hungry.
(d) Fight the war.

2. The particular legend of "Seven Against Thebes" resembles what other type of legends?
(a) Roman.
(b) American.
(c) Egyptian.
(d) Greek.

3. Seven Against Thebes is structured in what form?
(a) Modern.
(b) Contemporary.
(c) New Age.
(d) Traditional.

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

5. Eteocles is urged to do what by the scout?
(a) Demolish the city.
(b) Run away.
(c) Prepare to defend the city.
(d) Go hide.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is another name for the Scout?

2. What is the setting of the play?

3. How many Gates of Thebes are there?

4. Plays based on Greek legend tend to be very _____.

5. Who persuades his father-in-law to join with him and win the throne of Thebes by force?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 162 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample