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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the fire-breathing monster on the 4th general's shield?
(a) Dragon.
(b) Typhon.
(c) Ox.
(d) Spinx.

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

3. Human beings are metaphorically represented by ________.
(a) The Ocean.
(b) Ships.
(c) Airplanes.
(d) Castles.

4. What is the genre of Seven Against Thebes?
(a) Melodrama.
(b) Short-Story.
(c) Comedy.
(d) Tragedy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose appearance and description of the armies is a typical device of classical Greek theatre?

2. Eteocles instructs the Chorus to pray for ________ instead of safety?

3. Who is Tydeus?

4. What is another name for the Scout?

5. What is the setting of the play?

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