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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Chorus of Women represents ___________.
(a) The city.
(b) The army.
(c) The country.
(d) The universe.

2. Who exclaims, "Their breasts exposed to the conqueror's view?"
(a) The Chorus.
(b) Polyneices.
(c) King of Argos.
(d) Eteocles.

3. Imagery throughout the play is based on ________.
(a) Sand and Mountains.
(b) Clouds and Birds.
(c) Jungle and Tigers.
(d) Ships and the Sea.

4. Eteocles is urged to do what by the scout?
(a) Go hide.
(b) Demolish the city.
(c) Run away.
(d) Prepare to defend the city.

5. Traditionally, women are more concerned with _________.
(a) Their social standing.
(b) Their appearance.
(c) What happens after the battle.
(d) Raising the children.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is on Kapaneus' shield?

2. What is the genre of Seven Against Thebes?

3. Why does the Chorus say that they come to the square to pray?

4. Because of Eteocles' suggestion of what the Chorus should pray about, they begin to pray about what?

5. Who is the King of Thebes at the opening of part 1?

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