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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The play "Seven Agaist Thebes" is the third in a _______ of plays.
(a) Series.
(b) Tragedy.
(c) Trilogy.
(d) Comedy.

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

3. At the end of the first year, what does Eteocles refused to do?
(a) Feed the hungry.
(b) Find a wife.
(c) Give up the throne.
(d) Fight the war.

4. The story that "Seven Against Thebes" is based on is part of their background as a ____________.
(a) Greek.
(b) German.
(c) Englishmen.
(d) American.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The theme of these legends also states that the after-effects can last for generations, which means it's better to listen to the will of __________.

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

3. What is the original language of the play "Seven Against Thebes?"

4. Who solves the Riddle of the Spinx?

5. What is a Spinx?

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