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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Oracle foretells Laius that Oedipus would one day ______ his mother.
(a) Marry..
(b) Betray.
(c) Kill.
(d) Blind.

2. Who does Eteocles send to face Tydeus?
(a) Megareus.
(b) Parthenopaios.
(c) Eteoklos.
(d) Melanippus.

3. At the end of the first year, what does Eteocles refused to do?
(a) Fight the war.
(b) Find a wife.
(c) Feed the hungry.
(d) Give up the throne.

4. Who are the group of women of Thebes who rushes on in a panic?
(a) The Messenger.
(b) The Chorus.
(c) The Singers.
(d) The Farmers.

5. Who does Eteocles send to face the third general?
(a) Megareus.
(b) Hekate.
(c) Hippomedon.
(d) Dikes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the prophet that has foreseen the armies of Argos attacking Thebes soon?

2. Who does Eteocle appoint as the last and head general?

3. Who does Eteocles promise to put in prison if they do not obey him and bravely face the danger of war?

4. Eteocles explains that praying is not the problem of the Chorus, but the way they are praying since they are praying for what?

5. Imagery throughout the play is based on ________.

(see the answer key)

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