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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 __________.
(a) The gods.
(b) Themselves.
(c) Their ancestors.
(d) Their parents.

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

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

4. What type of violation is used to describe women seeing their husbands, sons, and brothers killed?
(a) Physical.
(b) Emotional.
(c) Spiritual.
(d) Biological.

5. Who does Eteocles pray to in the beginning of part 1?
(a) God.
(b) Antigone.
(c) Zeus.
(d) The Scout.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the original language of the play "Seven Against Thebes?"

2. Eteocles is urged to do what by the scout?

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

4. Who is the King of Thebes in the beginning of the Background?

5. The story that "Seven Against Thebes" is based on is part of their background as a ____________.

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