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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The particular legend of "Seven Against Thebes" resembles what other type of legends?
(a) Roman.
(b) Greek.
(c) Egyptian.
(d) American.

2. Plays in ancient Greece are produced as part of what type of ceremony?
(a) A religious festival.
(b) A pilgrimage.
(c) An offering.
(d) A eulogy.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is Jocasta?

3. Plays based on Greek legend tend to be very _____.

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

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

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