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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How many Gates of Thebes are there?
(a) 9.
(b) 7.
(c) 3.
(d) 5.

3. What term does Eteocles and the Chorus use to describe the city of Thebes?
(a) Maternal.
(b) Mental.
(c) Fraternal.
(d) Material.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Plays in ancient Greece are produced as part of what type of ceremony?

2. Traditionally, women are more concerned with _________.

3. After Oedipus' death, who rules the city of Thebes?

4. "White haired" women, "housewives," and young virgins are all described to be ___________.

5. Where does Polyneices go to marry a princess?

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