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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What term does Eteocles and the Chorus use to describe the city of Thebes?
(a) Mental.
(b) Material.
(c) Maternal.
(d) Fraternal.

2. Which of the following is not a fear of the women of Thebes?
(a) Disease.
(b) Death.
(c) Rape.
(d) Slavery.

3. What is the setting of the play?
(a) Thebes.
(b) Arabia.
(c) Greece.
(d) America.

4. Laius is regarded as a _______ in the city of Thebes.
(a) Nobleman.
(b) Tyrant.
(c) Mastermind.
(d) Hero.

5. Who does Eteocle appoint as the last and head general?
(a) A blacksmith.
(b) Himself.
(c) Polyneices.
(d) Antigone.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Eteocles compare Thebes and its land to?

3. Eteocles reaction was so extreme to whom because of his angry determination to save and protect the city?

4. When Oedipus' crimes are revealed, what happens to Jocasta?

5. Seven Against Thebes is structured in what form?

(see the answer key)

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