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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who conspires to kill Oedipus at the end of the Background section?
(a) Ismene.
(b) King of Argos.
(c) Eteocles and Polyneices.
(d) The Spinx.

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

3. Why is Eteocles considered to be an illegal king?
(a) He is not married.
(b) He broke his agreement with his brother.
(c) He is not old enough to be king.
(d) He is not originally from Thebes.

4. What is the name of Laius' son?
(a) Oedipus.
(b) Antigone .
(c) Pelops.
(d) Eteocles.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the prophet that has foreseen the armies of Argos attacking Thebes soon?

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

3. What does Eteocles compare Thebes and its land to?

4. How many Gates of Thebes are there?

5. The imagery in general represents a basic element of the Greek philosophy of ________.

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