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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Eteocles accuse the Chorus of being?
(a) Brave.
(b) Disloyal.
(c) Cowards.
(d) Liars.

2. What does Eteocles compare Thebes and its land to?
(a) Their father.
(b) Their brother.
(c) Their mother.
(d) Their sister.

3. Who is the King of Thebes in the beginning of the Background?
(a) Laius.
(b) Oedipus.
(c) Eteocles.
(d) Polyneices.

4. Who is nicknamed "Killer of many?"
(a) Kapaneus.
(b) Eteoklos.
(c) Parthenopaios.
(d) Polyphontes.

5. Who does Eteocles consider a "loyal and true son of Thebes?"
(a) Hyperbios.
(b) Amphiaraos.
(c) Hippomedon.
(d) Tydeus.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the fire-breathing monster on the 4th general's shield?

2. Who represents the voice of reason and faithfulness that Eteocles should have been listening to?

3. Eteocles' story and actions echo the story and actions of which other story?

4. Who says, "Their reports will save me from all traps and deceptions?"

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

(see the answer key)

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