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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Oracle foretells Laius that Oedipus would one day ______ him.
(a) Blind.
(b) Kill.
(c) Imprision.
(d) Lie.

2. Plays based on Greek legend usually involve parents and children doing what?
(a) Praising each other.
(b) Losing contact with each other.
(c) Growing old together.
(d) Kill each other.

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

4. Imagery throughout the play is based on ________.
(a) Ships and the Sea.
(b) Jungle and Tigers.
(c) Sand and Mountains.
(d) Clouds and Birds.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The people of Thebes regard Oedipus as a ________.

2. Where does Eteocles go to prepare for war?

3. Any citizen in the _____ would know the story, or myth, that "Seven Against Thebes" is based on.

4. Who says, "Their reports will save me from all traps and deceptions?"

5. At the end of the first year, what does Eteocles refused to do?

(see the answer key)

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