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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The theme of the play is based on what two stories?
(a) Oedipus and Polyneices.
(b) Laius and Oedipus.
(c) Oedipus and Eteocles.
(d) Eteocles and Polyneices.

3. What does Eteocles compare Thebes and its land to?
(a) Their sister.
(b) Their brother.
(c) Their father.
(d) Their mother.

4. How does Eteocles try to calm the Chorus in Part 2?
(a) He gives them a formal prayer to offer the gods.
(b) He doesn't.
(c) He tells them all is well.
(d) He tells them to get out of Thebes.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is another name for the Scout?

2. Who does Eteocles pray to in the beginning of part 1?

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

4. Men see the act of combat as _________.

5. According to the Chorus, what are the Gods a source of?

(see the answer key)

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