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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The image of Thebes is considered the ______ of its citizens.
(a) Mother.
(b) Sister.
(c) Father.
(d) Brother.

2. What is a Spinx?
(a) Half-woman, half-lion.
(b) Half-man, half-horse.
(c) Half-man, half-lion.
(d) Half-woman, half-goat.

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

4. Who are the group of women of Thebes who rushes on in a panic?
(a) The Farmers.
(b) The Messenger.
(c) The Singers.
(d) The Chorus.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following is not a fear of the women of Thebes?

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

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

5. Imagery is used throughout the play to describe the _______ of women.

(see the answer key)

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