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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who prays to the gods to guide and inspire Eteocles' generals to victory?
(a) Eteocles.
(b) The Messenger.
(c) The Scout.
(d) The Chorus.

2. Who conspires to kill Oedipus at the end of the Background section?
(a) Ismene.
(b) King of Argos.
(c) Eteocles and Polyneices.
(d) The Spinx.

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

4. _______ rescues Oedipus and raises him to adulthood.
(a) Jocasta.
(b) A fisherman.
(c) Ismene.
(d) A farmer.

5. Who solves the Riddle of the Spinx?
(a) Oedipus.
(b) Polyneices.
(c) Ismene.
(d) Laius.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The imagery in general represents a basic element of the Greek philosophy of ________.

3. Eteocles and the Chorus express themselves through which literary element?

4. As punishment for his crime, if Laius fathered any children, what would happen to the city of Thebes?

5. Who urges Eteocles not to "take on the violence of your brother?"

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