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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is not a fear of the women of Thebes?
(a) Disease.
(b) Slavery.
(c) Rape.
(d) Death.

2. Seven Against Thebes is structured in what form?
(a) Modern.
(b) Contemporary.
(c) Traditional.
(d) New Age.

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

4. Who is the King of Thebes in the beginning of the Background?
(a) Polyneices.
(b) Laius.
(c) Oedipus.
(d) Eteocles.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The imagery in general represents a basic element of the Greek philosophy of ________.

2. Plays performed in ancient Greece highlight all of the following aspects of city life, except _____.

3. Who conspires to kill Oedipus at the end of the Background section?

4. Whose appearance and description of the armies is a typical device of classical Greek theatre?

5. 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 __________.

(see the answer key)

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