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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is a Spinx?
(a) Half-man, half-horse.
(b) Half-woman, half-lion.
(c) Half-man, half-lion.
(d) Half-woman, half-goat.

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

3. Who is the King of Thebes at the opening of part 1?
(a) Polyneices.
(b) Eteocles.
(c) Argos.
(d) Laius.

4. At the end of the first year, what does Eteocles refused to do?
(a) Give up the throne.
(b) Feed the hungry.
(c) Fight the war.
(d) Find a wife.

5. What is the original language of the play "Seven Against Thebes?"
(a) Islamic.
(b) Arabic.
(c) English.
(d) Greek.

Short Answer Questions

1. Seven Against Thebes is structured in what form?

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

3. The story that "Seven Against Thebes" is based on is part of their background as a ____________.

4. The theme of these legends also states that the after-effects can last for generations, which means it's better to listen to the will of __________.

5. Who conspires to kill Oedipus at the end of the Background section?

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