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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Any citizen in the _____ would know the story, or myth, that "Seven Against Thebes" is based on.
(a) Play.
(b) World.
(c) Chorus.
(d) Audience.

2. In the opening of the Background, Laius has kidnapped, assaulted and murdered ______ son?
(a) Polyneices'.
(b) Oedipus'.
(c) Pelops'.
(d) Eteocles'.

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. Laius is regarded as a _______ in the city of Thebes.
(a) Nobleman.
(b) Mastermind.
(c) Tyrant.
(d) Hero.

5. Who is Jocasta?
(a) Oedipus' wife.
(b) Oedipus' sister.
(c) Laius' daughter.
(d) Polyneices' wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. The story that "Seven Against Thebes" is based on is part of their background as a ____________.

2. Who is the King of Thebes in the beginning of the Background?

3. Who kills Oedipus' adopted father in the Background section of the play?

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

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

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