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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The people of Thebes regard Oedipus as a ________.
(a) Murderer.
(b) Hero.
(c) Sinner.
(d) Tyrant.

2. Eteocles instructs the Chorus to pray for ________ instead of safety?
(a) Peace.
(b) Suffrage.
(c) Reconciliation.
(d) Strength.

3. Eteocles reaction was so extreme to whom because of his angry determination to save and protect the city?
(a) King of Argos.
(b) His army.
(c) The women.
(d) Polyneices.

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

5. Who does Eteocles send to face Tydeus?
(a) Megareus.
(b) Parthenopaios.
(c) Melanippus.
(d) Eteoklos.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the conclusion of the play, "with one final piece of 'ship' " is considered what literary term?

2. Who is the young general with an almost feminine beauty but a vicious temper?

3. The Chorus refers to the attacks against the city of Thebes as _______.

4. Who does Eteocles promise to put in prison if they do not obey him and bravely face the danger of war?

5. What is on Parthenopaios' shield?

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