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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the King of Thebes at the opening of part 1?
(a) Eteocles.
(b) Laius.
(c) Argos.
(d) Polyneices.

2. What type of violation is used to describe women being treated like treasures?
(a) Emotional.
(b) Spiritual.
(c) Physical.
(d) Biological.

3. Who persuades his father-in-law to join with him and win the throne of Thebes by force?
(a) Ismene.
(b) Eteocles.
(c) Laius.
(d) Polyneices.

4. What is the name of a group of individual actors speaking with the thoughts, emotions, and reactions of a single character?
(a) The Joker.
(b) The Chorus.
(c) The Messenger.
(d) The Scout.

5. The theme of these legends is that giving in to human passion creates _________.
(a) Joy.
(b) Peace..
(c) Suffering.
(d) Love..

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Jocasta?

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

3. After Oedipus' adopts father is killed, Oedipus seeks revenge and kills _______ .

4. The particular legend of "Seven Against Thebes" resembles what other type of legends?

5. As punishment for his crime, if Laius fathered any children, what would happen to the city of Thebes?

(see the answer key)

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