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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Oracle foretells Laius that Oedipus would one day ______ him.
(a) Kill.
(b) Imprision.
(c) Blind.
(d) Lie.

2. Eteocles instructs the Chorus to pray for ________ instead of safety?
(a) Reconciliation.
(b) Peace.
(c) Strength.
(d) Suffrage.

3. Plays performed in ancient Greece highlight all of the following aspects of city life, except _____.
(a) Private life.
(b) Religious life.
(c) Social life.
(d) Cultural life.

4. What does Laius do to baby Oedipus after hearing the Oracle foretell Oedipus' future?
(a) He blinded the baby.
(b) He injured the baby's feet.
(c) He killed the baby.
(d) He cursed the baby.

5. The particular legend of "Seven Against Thebes" resembles what other type of legends?
(a) Greek.
(b) Roman.
(c) American.
(d) Egyptian.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The principle contrast in Part 2 is between what two objects?

3. Traditionally, women are more concerned with _________.

4. Who solves the Riddle of the Spinx?

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

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