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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Eteocles is urged to do what by the scout?
(a) Prepare to defend the city.
(b) Demolish the city.
(c) Go hide.
(d) Run away.

2. The imagery in general represents a basic element of the Greek philosophy of ________.
(a) Existence.
(b) Space.
(c) Time.
(d) Location.

3. Traditionally, males are more concerned with _______.
(a) Their children.
(b) Women.
(c) Battle itself.
(d) Their social standing.

4. Who does Eteocle appoint as the last and head general?
(a) Himself.
(b) Polyneices.
(c) A blacksmith.
(d) Antigone.

5. Who does Eteocles accuse of bringing down the city's morale?
(a) King of Argos.
(b) King of Thebes.
(c) Polyneices.
(d) The Chorus.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Eteocles express his disgust with in Part 2 of the play?

2. Who kills Oedipus' adopted father in the Background section of the play?

3. In the opening of the Background, Laius has kidnapped, assaulted and murdered ______ son?

4. The theme of the play is based on what two stories?

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

(see the answer key)

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