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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To go against the will of the gods, or to make them angry, is to risk destruction. This is considered the _____ of the play.
(a) Moral.
(b) Theme.
(c) Scene.
(d) Plot.

2. Who solves the Riddle of the Spinx?
(a) Polyneices.
(b) Laius.
(c) Oedipus.
(d) Ismene.

3. What does Laius do to baby Oedipus after hearing the Oracle foretell Oedipus' future?
(a) He killed the baby.
(b) He cursed the baby.
(c) He injured the baby's feet.
(d) He blinded the baby.

4. Who says, "The sins of the father [are] visited upon the son?"
(a) The Bible.
(b) The Fury.
(c) The Oracle.
(d) The Spinx.

5. Who is nicknamed "Killer of many?"
(a) Parthenopaios.
(b) Polyphontes.
(c) Eteoklos.
(d) Kapaneus.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who prays to the gods to guide and inspire Eteocles' generals to victory?

2. How many generals does Eteocle plan to appoint to face their enemies?

3. Where does Polyneices go to marry a princess?

4. Who calls the battle between Eteocles and Polyneices an occasion for "both rejoicing and weeping?"

5. What is the name of the prophet that has foreseen the armies of Argos attacking Thebes soon?

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