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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. At the end of the first year, what does Eteocles refused to do?
(a) Feed the hungry.
(b) Find a wife.
(c) Give up the throne.
(d) Fight the war.

4. The theme of these legends is that giving in to human passion creates _________.
(a) Peace..
(b) Love..
(c) Joy.
(d) Suffering.

5. Who conspires to kill Oedipus at the end of the Background section?
(a) Ismene.
(b) Eteocles and Polyneices.
(c) The Spinx.
(d) King of Argos.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of violation is used to describe women being treated like treasures?

2. Human beings are metaphorically represented by ________.

3. How many generals does Eteocle plan to appoint to face their enemies?

4. What does Laius do to baby Oedipus after hearing the Oracle foretell Oedipus' future?

5. Who says, "Their reports will save me from all traps and deceptions?"

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