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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Eteocles call upon to fight to protect the land and the city of Thebes?
(a) The man.
(b) The children.
(c) The woman.
(d) Everyone.

2. Human beings are metaphorically represented by ________.
(a) Castles.
(b) Airplanes.
(c) Ships.
(d) The Ocean.

3. What is the original language of the play "Seven Against Thebes?"
(a) Arabic.
(b) English.
(c) Greek.
(d) Islamic.

4. What term does Eteocles and the Chorus use to describe the city of Thebes?
(a) Mental.
(b) Material.
(c) Maternal.
(d) Fraternal.

5. The Oracle foretells Laius that Oedipus would one day ______ him.
(a) Kill.
(b) Blind.
(c) Lie.
(d) Imprision.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is the young general with an almost feminine beauty but a vicious temper?

3. What is on Kapaneus' shield?

4. Who promises to "bring this man [Polyneices] to his harbor, and he shall enjoy his father's city?"

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

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