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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The women of Thebes pray to the gods to remember their faithfulness and protect them so they can continue to do what?
(a) Provide for their family.
(b) Worship.
(c) Raise children.
(d) Work.

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

3. Who does Eteocles promise to put in prison if they do not obey him and bravely face the danger of war?
(a) Any citizen.
(b) Men.
(c) Women.
(d) Children.

4. The principle contrast in Part 2 is between what two objects?
(a) Animals.
(b) Noise.
(c) Smell.
(d) Tastes.

5. Imagery is used throughout the play to describe the _______ of women.
(a) Demand.
(b) Violation.
(c) Presence.
(d) Possession.

Short Answer Questions

1. Plays based on Greek legend usually involve parents and children doing what?

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

3. What is on Parthenopaios' shield?

4. Who does Eteocles send to face the third general?

5. What does Eteocles compare Thebes and its land to?

(see the answer key)

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