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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Eteocles compare Thebes and its land to?
(a) Their sister.
(b) Their father.
(c) Their mother.
(d) Their brother.

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

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

4. The image of Thebes is of a ________.
(a) Child.
(b) Woman.
(c) Man.
(d) Teenager.

5. The people of Thebes regard Oedipus as a ________.
(a) Murderer.
(b) Tyrant.
(c) Sinner.
(d) Hero.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What type of violation is used to describe women being treated like treasures?

4. 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 __________.

5. Who does Eteocles pray to in the beginning of part 1?

(see the answer key)

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