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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Imagery is used throughout the play to describe the _______ of women.
(a) Possession.
(b) Violation.
(c) Presence.
(d) Demand.

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

3. The Chorus of Women represents ___________.
(a) The universe.
(b) The country.
(c) The army.
(d) The city.

4. How many Gates of Thebes are there?
(a) 3.
(b) 5.
(c) 7.
(d) 9.

5. What does Eteocles compare his position to?
(a) A Master.
(b) A Captain of a ship.
(c) A ring leader.
(d) A soldier.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Oedipus' death, who rules the city of Thebes?

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

3. Who is the King of Thebes at the opening of part 1?

4. Where does Polyneices go to marry a princess?

5. When Oedipus' crimes are revealed, what happens to Jocasta?

(see the answer key)

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