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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does the King of Thebes address in the city?
(a) Women citizens.
(b) Working citizens.
(c) All citizens.
(d) Male citizens.

2. Why is Eteocles considered to be an illegal king?
(a) He is not originally from Thebes.
(b) He broke his agreement with his brother.
(c) He is not old enough to be king.
(d) He is not married.

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

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

5. What does Eteocles compare Thebes and its land to?
(a) Their sister.
(b) Their mother.
(c) Their brother.
(d) Their father.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Eteocles accuse of bringing down the city's morale?

2. Whose shield bears the image of a man climbing a ladder and shouting that not even Ares will knock him off it?

3. What literary form does the Chorus use to describe the destruction and violation of the city's moral?

4. Who is the oldest and more experienced general in Eteocles' army?

5. Women see the act of combat as something that causes ___________.

(see the answer key)

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