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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who represents the way that Eteocles has followed his own will which he honors more than he honors the will of the gods?
(a) Parthenopaios.
(b) Kapaneus.
(c) Amphiaraos.
(d) Polyneices.

2. Who is the oldest and more experienced general in Eteocles' army?
(a) Lasthenes.
(b) Amphiaraos.
(c) Aktor.
(d) Dike.

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

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

5. Eteocles' story and actions echo the story and actions of which other story?
(a) Polyneices.
(b) Oedipus.
(c) King of Argos.
(d) Laius.

Short Answer Questions

1. Eteocles' refusal to respect his agreement with Polyneices indicates his desire to ___________.

2. Who does Eteocles consider a "loyal and true son of Thebes?"

3. What is the setting of the play?

4. What emblem is on Tydeus' shield?

5. Imagery is used throughout the play to describe the _______ of women.

(see the answer key)

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