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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The image of Thebes is considered the ______ of its citizens.
(a) Sister.
(b) Father.
(c) Brother.
(d) Mother.

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

3. Plays performed in ancient Greece highlight all of the following aspects of city life, except _____.
(a) Cultural life.
(b) Private life.
(c) Social life.
(d) Religious life.

4. Plays based on Greek legend tend to be very _____.
(a) Serene.
(b) Calm.
(c) Peaceful.
(d) Violent.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. _______ rescues Oedipus and raises him to adulthood.

2. What is a Spinx?

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

4. The people of Thebes regard Oedipus as a ________.

5. After Oedipus' adopts father is killed, Oedipus seeks revenge and kills _______ .

(see the answer key)

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