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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The theme of these legends is that giving in to human passion creates _________.
(a) Suffering.
(b) Joy.
(c) Peace..
(d) Love..

2. Where does Polyneices go to marry a princess?
(a) The Spinx.
(b) Argos.
(c) Greece.
(d) The Oracle.

3. As punishment for his crime, if Laius fathered any children, what would happen to the city of Thebes?
(a) It would be destroyed.
(b) It would be safe.
(c) It would be infested.
(d) It would rule all nations.

4. The Oracle foretells Laius that Oedipus would one day ______ him.
(a) Imprision.
(b) Kill.
(c) Lie.
(d) Blind.

5. Plays performed in ancient Greece highlight all of the following aspects of city life, except _____.
(a) Social life.
(b) Cultural life.
(c) Religious life.
(d) Private life.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who conspires to kill Oedipus at the end of the Background section?

2. The particular legend of "Seven Against Thebes" resembles what other type of legends?

3. After Oedipus' adopts father is killed, Oedipus seeks revenge and kills _______ .

4. Plays based on Greek legend usually involve parents and children doing what?

5. What does Laius do to baby Oedipus after hearing the Oracle foretell Oedipus' future?

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