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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Imagery is used throughout the play to describe the _______ of women.
(a) Presence.
(b) Violation.
(c) Demand.
(d) Possession.

2. What emblem is on Tydeus' shield?
(a) Fury.
(b) Spinx.
(c) Typhon.
(d) Hekate.

3. The Oracle foretells Laius that Oedipus would one day ______ his mother.
(a) Blind.
(b) Marry..
(c) Betray.
(d) Kill.

4. The principle contrast in Part 2 is between what two objects?
(a) Animals.
(b) Tastes.
(c) Noise.
(d) Smell.

5. According to the Chorus, what are the Gods a source of?
(a) Bravery.
(b) Happiness.
(c) Peace.
(d) Hope.

Short Answer Questions

1. Traditionally, women are more concerned with _________.

2. At the end of the first year, what does Eteocles refused to do?

3. According the Chorus, Eteocles and Polyneices are finally united ___________.

4. Who are the group of women of Thebes who rushes on in a panic?

5. What is a dirge?

(see the answer key)

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