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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The belief system of ancient Greece is that existence depends upon _____, or the will of the gods?
(a) Destiny.
(b) Fate.
(c) Free will.
(d) Luck.

2. After Oedipus' adopts father is killed, Oedipus seeks revenge and kills _______ .
(a) Jocasta.
(b) the King of Argos.
(c) the Oracle of Apollo.
(d) Laius.

3. Who tells the Chorus of Women in Part 4 that they have no reason to be afraid?
(a) Eteocles.
(b) The Scout.
(c) Zeus.
(d) The gods.

4. In the conclusion of the play, "with one final piece of 'ship' " is considered what literary term?
(a) Metaphor.
(b) Irony.
(c) Simile.
(d) Imagery.

5. What is the genre of Seven Against Thebes?
(a) Comedy.
(b) Melodrama.
(c) Short-Story.
(d) Tragedy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Traditionally, women are more concerned with _________.

2. How does Eteocles try to calm the Chorus in Part 2?

3. Amphiaraos is all of the following except:

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

5. How is Aktor related to Hyperbios?

(see the answer key)

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