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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who promises to "bring this man [Polyneices] to his harbor, and he shall enjoy his father's city?"
(a) Ismene.
(b) Aktor.
(c) Dike.
(d) Antigone.

2. Why is Tydeus forbidden to cross the river?
(a) He can't swim.
(b) The omens aren't good.
(c) It's against his religion.
(d) He doesn't have a ship.

3. Who is the second general that says that he will destroy the city whether it is the gods' will or not?
(a) Kapaneus.
(b) Polyphontes.
(c) Eteoklos.
(d) Melanippus.

4. Who says, "The sins of the father [are] visited upon the son?"
(a) The Oracle.
(b) The Spinx.
(c) The Fury.
(d) The Bible.

5. What is on Parthenopaios' shield?
(a) The Fury.
(b) The Oracle.
(c) The Spinx.
(d) The Typhon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What term does Eteocles and the Chorus use to describe the city of Thebes?

2. Who does Eteocles promise to put in prison if they do not obey him and bravely face the danger of war?

3. Who states, "if the gods [demand] evil, no man can evade it?"

4. How is Aktor related to Hyperbios?

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

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