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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 another name for the manifestation of the Curse of Oedipus?
(a) The Blind.
(b) The Oracle.
(c) The Scary.
(d) The Fury.

2. What emblem is on Tydeus' shield?
(a) Typhon.
(b) Fury.
(c) Spinx.
(d) Hekate.

3. Who vows to either kill Eteocles or drive him into exile?
(a) Parthenopaios.
(b) Polyneices.
(c) Kapaneus.
(d) Tydeus.

4. Eteocles instructs the Chorus to pray for ________ instead of safety?
(a) Suffrage.
(b) Peace.
(c) Reconciliation.
(d) Strength.

5. Who does Eteocles send to face Tydeus?
(a) Megareus.
(b) Melanippus.
(c) Eteoklos.
(d) Parthenopaios.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the genre of Seven Against Thebes?

2. The women of Thebes pray to the gods to remember their faithfulness and protect them so they can continue to do what?

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

4. What type of violation is used to describe women being treated like treasures?

5. Men see the act of combat as _________.

(see the answer key)

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