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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is another name for the Scout?
(a) Chorus.
(b) Joker.
(c) Prophet.
(d) Messenger.

2. Who runs on with news that the seven powerful generals of the attacking army have performed a blood sacrifice?
(a) A carpenter.
(b) A scout.
(c) A blacksmith.
(d) The Chorus.

3. Scout describes all of the following, in the beginning of part 3, to Eteocles except:
(a) Which gate each enemy general is set to attack.
(b) Each of the enemy generals.
(c) The emblem on the enemy general's shield.
(d) The type of horses the armies are riding on.

4. Who is Tydeus?
(a) The 1st enemy general.
(b) The son of Thebes.
(c) A giant.
(d) Eteocles' general.

5. Who kills Oedipus' adopted father in the Background section of the play?
(a) Jocasta.
(b) Polyneices.
(c) Eteocles.
(d) Laius.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The people of Thebes regard Oedipus as a ________.

3. Imagery throughout the play is based on ________.

4. Who exclaims, "Their breasts exposed to the conqueror's view?"

5. What is a Spinx?

(see the answer key)

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