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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Oedipus' adopts father is killed, Oedipus seeks revenge and kills _______ .
(a) the Oracle of Apollo.
(b) Jocasta.
(c) the King of Argos.
(d) Laius.

2. When Oedipus' crimes are revealed, what happens to Jocasta?
(a) She becomes ruler of Thebes.
(b) She blinds herself.
(c) She commits suicide.
(d) She is murdered.

3. What is the original language of the play "Seven Against Thebes?"
(a) English.
(b) Greek.
(c) Islamic.
(d) Arabic.

4. What are the two plays leading up to "Seven Against Thebes" named?
(a) The Oracle and The Spinx.
(b) Laius and Oedipus.
(c) Polyneices and Eteocles.
(d) Ismene and Antigone.

5. Who punishes Laius for kidnapping and murdering his friend's son?
(a) The Oracle of Apollo.
(b) King of Thebes.
(c) The Spinx.
(d) King of Argos.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Polyneices go to marry a princess?

2. Who solves the Riddle of the Spinx?

3. The theme of these legends is that giving in to human passion creates _________.

4. What is a Spinx?

5. Laius is regarded as a _______ in the city of Thebes.

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