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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Eteocles vows not to be afraid of Tydeus and does all of the following except:

2. Scout describes all of the following, in the beginning of part 3, to Eteocles except:

3. The principle contrast in Part 2 is between what two objects?

4. Who represents the way that Eteocles has followed his own will which he honors more than he honors the will of the gods?

5. Who is the oldest and more experienced general in Eteocles' army?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the importance and the usage of imagery throughout the play Seven Against Thebes.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the importance of the Oracle of Apollo to the relationship between Lauis and Oedipus.

Essay Topic 3

Give two examples that exemplify the power of the curse over the characters in the play.

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