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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Eteocles explains that praying is not the problem of the Chorus, but the way they are praying since they are praying for what?
(a) The safety of themselves.
(b) The safety of the children.
(c) The safety of Eteocles.
(d) The safety of their husbands.

2. Who is Jacasta in relation to Eteocles and Polyneices?
(a) Their grandmother.
(b) Their mother.
(c) Their aunt.
(d) Their sister.

3. How many of the Chorus members sides with and supports Antigone?
(a) All members.
(b) 1/2.
(c) 1/3.
(d) 1/4.

4. What is the name of a group of individual actors speaking with the thoughts, emotions, and reactions of a single character?
(a) The Scout.
(b) The Messenger.
(c) The Joker.
(d) The Chorus.

5. Who states, "if the gods [demand] evil, no man can evade it?"
(a) The Chorus.
(b) The Messenger.
(c) Eteocles.
(d) Polyneices.

Short Answer Questions

1. Being buried without ceremony was considered ___________, in the time of this story.

2. After Oedipus' death, who rules the city of Thebes?

3. Who urges Eteocles not to "take on the violence of your brother?"

4. Who punishes Laius for kidnapping and murdering his friend's son?

5. Who is nicknamed "Killer of many?"

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