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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who represents the way that Eteocles has followed his own will which he honors more than he honors the will of the gods?
(a) Parthenopaios.
(b) Kapaneus.
(c) Polyneices.
(d) Amphiaraos.

2. What type of violation is used to describe women seeing their husbands, sons, and brothers killed?
(a) Physical.
(b) Spiritual.
(c) Biological.
(d) Emotional.

3. Who says, "Their reports will save me from all traps and deceptions?"
(a) Eteocles.
(b) The Chorus.
(c) The Fury.
(d) A Scout.

4. The Chorus refers to the attacks against the city of Thebes as _______.
(a) Clouds.
(b) Sand.
(c) Waves.
(d) Trees.

5. What is another name for the manifestation of the Curse of Oedipus?
(a) The Scary.
(b) The Blind.
(c) The Oracle.
(d) The Fury.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who are the group of women of Thebes who rushes on in a panic?

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

4. Eteocles' refusal to respect his agreement with Polyneices indicates his desire to ___________.

5. The will of the gods are metaphorically represented by _________.

(see the answer key)

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