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Seven against Thebes | Quiz

Aeschylus
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Seven against Thebes | Quiz

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1)

The image of Thebes is of a ________. (from Part 1)

Teenager.
Child.
Man.
Woman.
2)

Who is "this one man most of all defended the city kept the ship steady?" (from Part 4)

Laius.
Eteocles.
Polyneices.
Zeus.
3)

Who does Eteocles express his disgust with in Part 2 of the play? (from Part 2)

The Chorus.
King of Argos.
Polyneices.
His army.
4)

Whose appearance and description of the armies is a typical device of classical Greek theatre? (from Part 1)

The king.
The Chorus.
The blacksmith.
The Scout.
5)

What does the Chorus do when they hear the sounds of attack from outside the walls? (from Part 2)

They hide their children.
They go tell Eteocles.
They panic.
They run away.
6)

Women see the act of combat as something that causes ___________. (from Part 2)

Joy.
Pain.
Pride.
Pleasure.
7)

Who says, "The grief of kindred is the bond and link of mankind, common to all, unchanging?" (from Part 4)

Antigone.
The Scout.
Ismene.
The Chorus.
8)

What does Antigone believe is more important than respect for the city? (from Part 4)

Respect for elders.
Respect for society.
Respect for family.
Respect for ones self.
9)

Traditionally, women are more concerned with _________. (from Part 2)

Their social standing.
Raising the children.
Their appearance.
What happens after the battle.
10)

Who does Eteocles accuse of bringing down the city's morale? (from Part 2)

King of Thebes.
King of Argos.
The Chorus.
Polyneices.
11)

Who urges Eteocles not to "take on the violence of your brother?" (from Part 3)

Antigone.
Ismene.
Dike.
The Chorus.
12)

Eteocles' and Oedipus' story is playing out the curse originally laid on ___________. (from Part 2)

Laius.
Polyneices.
Oedipus.
Eteocles.
13)

According to the Chorus, what are the Gods a source of? (from Part 2)

Happiness.
Hope.
Peace.
Bravery.
14)

Due to Eteocles and Polyneices' rivalry, what has happened to the city? (from Part 4)

It's been torn apart.
It has come together.
It has a new king.
It's been rebuilt.
15)

What is another name for the Scout? (from Part 1)

Chorus.
Prophet.
Joker.
Messenger.
16)

Amphiaraos is all of the following except: (from Part 3)

The oldest general.
The one who wanted to call of the attack.
A prophet.
The 6th general.
17)

According the Chorus, Eteocles and Polyneices are finally united ___________. (from Part 4)

In death.
In life.
In heaven.
In spirit.
18)

Who is the second general Eteocles sends out? (from Part 3)

Lasthenes.
Hippomedon.
Polyphontes.
Megareus.
19)

What will happen to the body of Polyneices? (from Part 4)

It will be thrown to the tigers.
It will be thrown to the dogs.
It will be thrown to the wolves.
It will be thrown into the ground.
20)

Being buried without ceremony was the ultimate punishment that ___________ could offer? (from Part 4)

The King.
The society.
The gods.
The Chorus.
21)

Traditionally, males are more concerned with _______. (from Part 2)

Their social standing.
Their children.
Women.
Battle itself.
22)

What is the name of the fire-breathing monster on the 4th general's shield? (from Part 3)

Typhon.
Spinx.
Ox.
Dragon.
23)

What term does Eteocles and the Chorus use to describe the city of Thebes? (from Part 2)

Mental.
Material.
Maternal.
Fraternal.
24)

What symbol is on Amphiaraos' shield? (from Part 3)

The Typhon.
The Spinx.
Nothing.
A Dove.
25)

What type of violation is used to describe women being treated like treasures? (from Part 1)

Spiritual.
Physical.
Emotional.
Biological.
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