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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Chorus refers to the attacks against the city of Thebes as _______.
(a) Sand.
(b) Waves.
(c) Trees.
(d) Clouds.

2. The principle contrast in Part 2 is between what two objects?
(a) Noise.
(b) Animals.
(c) Smell.
(d) Tastes.

3. Who are the group of women of Thebes who rushes on in a panic?
(a) The Chorus.
(b) The Singers.
(c) The Farmers.
(d) The Messenger.

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

5. Any citizen in the _____ would know the story, or myth, that "Seven Against Thebes" is based on.
(a) Audience.
(b) Play.
(c) Chorus.
(d) World.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the King of Thebes at the opening of part 1?

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

3. Who says, "The sins of the father [are] visited upon the son?"

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

5. Who does Eteocles consider a "loyal and true son of Thebes?"

(see the answer key)

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