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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The people of Thebes regard Oedipus as a ________.
(a) Sinner.
(b) Tyrant.
(c) Murderer.
(d) Hero.

2. Human beings are metaphorically represented by ________.
(a) Ships.
(b) Airplanes.
(c) Castles.
(d) The Ocean.

3. Seven Against Thebes is structured in what form?
(a) Traditional.
(b) New Age.
(c) Contemporary.
(d) Modern.

4. The women of Thebes pray to the gods to remember their faithfulness and protect them so they can continue to do what?
(a) Worship.
(b) Provide for their family.
(c) Work.
(d) Raise children.

5. In the opening of the Background, Laius has kidnapped, assaulted and murdered ______ son?
(a) Polyneices'.
(b) Pelops'.
(c) Eteocles'.
(d) Oedipus'.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the King of Thebes in the beginning of the Background?

2. Who is Jocasta?

3. The imagery in general represents a basic element of the Greek philosophy of ________.

4. Laius is regarded as a _______ in the city of Thebes.

5. The will of the gods are metaphorically represented by _________.

(see the answer key)

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