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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What news does the Scout return to Eteocles with in the beginning of part 3?
(a) The armies are on their way to the gates of Thebes.
(b) The armies are outside the gates of Thebes.
(c) The armies just left the gate of Thebes.
(d) The armies have turned away from the gates of Thebes.

3. Who is nicknamed "Killer of many?"
(a) Parthenopaios.
(b) Eteoklos.
(c) Polyphontes.
(d) Kapaneus.

4. The Chorus refers to the attacks against the city of Thebes as _______.
(a) Waves.
(b) Clouds.
(c) Trees.
(d) Sand.

5. What is the name of the prophet that has foreseen the armies of Argos attacking Thebes soon?
(a) Eteocles.
(b) The Fury.
(c) The Oracle.
(d) Teiresias.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose appearance and description of the armies is a typical device of classical Greek theatre?

2. Eteocles vows not to be afraid of Tydeus and does all of the following except:

3. What emblem is on Tydeus' shield?

4. What does Eteocles compare his position to?

5. Who exclaims, "Their breasts exposed to the conqueror's view?"

(see the answer key)

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