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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the second general Eteocles sends out?
(a) Hippomedon.
(b) Megareus.
(c) Lasthenes.
(d) Polyphontes.

2. In classical times, and in classical writing, a city's ruler was often a symbol of ___________.
(a) His city.
(b) His country.
(c) His religion.
(d) His father.

3. Who runs on with news that the seven powerful generals of the attacking army have performed a blood sacrifice?
(a) A scout.
(b) The Chorus.
(c) A carpenter.
(d) A blacksmith.

4. What does Eteocles suggest the Chorus pray about?
(a) That the walls remain standing.
(b) That his army will grow.
(c) That the children remain safe.
(d) That the war will end soon.

5. Who is "unmoved by the sound of snorting horses?"
(a) Oedipus.
(b) Polyphontes.
(c) Megareus.
(d) Eteoklos.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Eteocles pray to in the beginning of part 1?

2. When Oedipus' crimes are revealed, what happens to Jocasta?

3. Who does Eteocles call upon to fight to protect the land and the city of Thebes?

4. Seven Against Thebes is structured in what form?

5. What does Eteocles compare his position to?

(see the answer key)

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