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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. "White haired" women, "housewives," and young virgins are all described to be ___________.
(a) Equal victims.
(b) Equal beings.
(c) Equal criminals.
(d) Equal culprits.

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

3. The image of Thebes is considered the ______ of its citizens.
(a) Brother.
(b) Mother.
(c) Sister.
(d) Father.

4. Who is the second general Eteocles sends out?
(a) Hippomedon.
(b) Polyphontes.
(c) Megareus.
(d) Lasthenes.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Eteocles send to face the third general?

2. Who does Eteocles call upon to fight to protect the land and the city of Thebes?

3. What emblem is on Tydeus' shield?

4. What does Eteocles compare Thebes and its land to?

5. The principle contrast in Part 2 represents traditional male and female differences in the thought about __________.

(see the answer key)

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