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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Eteocles compare his position to?
(a) A Captain of a ship.
(b) A Master.
(c) A ring leader.
(d) A soldier.

2. After Oedipus' adopts father is killed, Oedipus seeks revenge and kills _______ .
(a) Laius.
(b) Jocasta.
(c) the Oracle of Apollo.
(d) the King of Argos.

3. Laius is regarded as a _______ in the city of Thebes.
(a) Tyrant.
(b) Hero.
(c) Nobleman.
(d) Mastermind.

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

5. To go against the will of the gods, or to make them angry, is to risk destruction. This is considered the _____ of the play.
(a) Plot.
(b) Moral.
(c) Theme.
(d) Scene.

Short Answer Questions

1. The people of Thebes regard Oedipus as a ________.

2. Who punishes Laius for kidnapping and murdering his friend's son?

3. What is the name of Laius' son?

4. When Oedipus' crimes are revealed, what happens to Jocasta?

5. Plays performed in ancient Greece highlight all of the following aspects of city life, except _____.

(see the answer key)

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