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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As punishment for his crime, if Laius fathered any children, what would happen to the city of Thebes?
(a) It would be infested.
(b) It would be safe.
(c) It would be destroyed.
(d) It would rule all nations.

2. In the opening of the Background, Laius has kidnapped, assaulted and murdered ______ son?
(a) Polyneices'.
(b) Oedipus'.
(c) Pelops'.
(d) Eteocles'.

3. Who runs on with news that the seven powerful generals of the attacking army have performed a blood sacrifice?
(a) A scout.
(b) A blacksmith.
(c) A carpenter.
(d) The Chorus.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Amphiaraos is all of the following except:

2. What is a dirge?

3. What is the genre of Seven Against Thebes?

4. Who calls the battle between Eteocles and Polyneices an occasion for "both rejoicing and weeping?"

5. Where does Polyneices go to marry a princess?

(see the answer key)

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