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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Eteocles considered to be an illegal king?
(a) He is not originally from Thebes.
(b) He is not old enough to be king.
(c) He is not married.
(d) He broke his agreement with his brother.

2. The principle contrast in Part 2 represents traditional male and female differences in the thought about __________.
(a) War.
(b) Politics.
(c) Economics.
(d) Voting.

3. The people of Thebes regard Oedipus as a ________.
(a) Hero.
(b) Sinner.
(c) Murderer.
(d) Tyrant.

4. The Chorus refers to the attacks against the city of Thebes as _______.
(a) Waves.
(b) Trees.
(c) Sand.
(d) Clouds.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the two plays leading up to "Seven Against Thebes" named?

2. The play "Seven Agaist Thebes" is the third in a _______ of plays.

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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