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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Polyneices go to marry a princess?
(a) The Oracle.
(b) The Spinx.
(c) Argos.
(d) Greece.

2. The story that "Seven Against Thebes" is based on is part of their background as a ____________.
(a) Englishmen.
(b) German.
(c) Greek.
(d) American.

3. After Oedipus' death, who rules the city of Thebes?
(a) Eteocles.
(b) Polyneices.
(c) Antigone.
(d) Jocasta.

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

5. Who does the King of Thebes address in the city?
(a) Women citizens.
(b) Working citizens.
(c) All citizens.
(d) Male citizens.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Plays based on Greek legend usually involve parents and children doing what?

3. At the end of the first year, what does Eteocles refused to do?

4. The play "Seven Agaist Thebes" is the third in a _______ of plays.

5. The women of Thebes pray to the gods to remember their faithfulness and protect them so they can continue to do what?

(see the answer key)

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