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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who represents the voice of reason and faithfulness that Eteocles should have been listening to?
(a) Amphiaraos.
(b) Kapaneus.
(c) Eteoklos.
(d) Parthenopaios.

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

4. Who does Eteocles express his disgust with in Part 2 of the play?
(a) Polyneices.
(b) The Chorus.
(c) His army.
(d) King of Argos.

5. What is an ode?
(a) A poetic song.
(b) A poetic metaphor.
(c) A poetic Euphony.
(d) A poetic foil.

Short Answer Questions

1. "White haired" women, "housewives," and young virgins are all described to be ___________.

2. What news does the Scout return to Eteocles with in the beginning of part 3?

3. Eteocles instructs the Chorus to pray for ________ instead of safety?

4. What is another name for the Scout?

5. The principle contrast in Part 2 is between what two objects?

(see the answer key)

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