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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Oracle foretells Laius that Oedipus would one day ______ him.
(a) Imprision.
(b) Kill.
(c) Blind.
(d) Lie.

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

3. What is the name of a group of individual actors speaking with the thoughts, emotions, and reactions of a single character?
(a) The Chorus.
(b) The Scout.
(c) The Joker.
(d) The Messenger.

4. The belief system of ancient Greece is that existence depends upon _____, or the will of the gods?
(a) Luck.
(b) Fate.
(c) Free will.
(d) Destiny.

5. What are the two plays leading up to "Seven Against Thebes" named?
(a) The Oracle and The Spinx.
(b) Laius and Oedipus.
(c) Ismene and Antigone.
(d) Polyneices and Eteocles.

Short Answer Questions

1. The principle contrast in Part 2 represents traditional male and female differences in the thought about __________.

2. What literary form does the Chorus use to describe the destruction and violation of the city's moral?

3. Who does Eteocles call upon to fight to protect the land and the city of Thebes?

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

5. Men see the act of combat as _________.

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