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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Oracle foretells Laius that Oedipus would one day ______ him.
(a) Imprision.
(b) Lie.
(c) Blind.
(d) Kill.

2. Plays based on Greek legend usually involve parents and children doing what?
(a) Growing old together.
(b) Kill each other.
(c) Losing contact with each other.
(d) Praising each other.

3. Eteocles is urged to do what by the scout?
(a) Go hide.
(b) Demolish the city.
(c) Prepare to defend the city.
(d) Run away.

4. What are the two plays leading up to "Seven Against Thebes" named?
(a) Polyneices and Eteocles.
(b) Ismene and Antigone.
(c) The Oracle and The Spinx.
(d) Laius and Oedipus.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The particular legend of "Seven Against Thebes" resembles what other type of legends?

3. The Chorus of Women represents ___________.

4. _______ rescues Oedipus and raises him to adulthood.

5. The image of Thebes is considered the ______ of its citizens.

(see the answer key)

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