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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Eteocles is urged to do what by the scout?
(a) Run away.
(b) Go hide.
(c) Demolish the city.
(d) Prepare to defend the city.

2. Plays based on Greek legend usually involve parents and children doing what?
(a) Kill each other.
(b) Growing old together.
(c) Praising each other.
(d) Losing contact with each other.

3. Who is the King of Thebes at the opening of part 1?
(a) Laius.
(b) Eteocles.
(c) Argos.
(d) Polyneices.

4. Who vows to either kill Eteocles or drive him into exile?
(a) Kapaneus.
(b) Parthenopaios.
(c) Tydeus.
(d) Polyneices.

5. Which of the following is not a fear of the women of Thebes?
(a) Slavery.
(b) Rape.
(c) Death.
(d) Disease.

Short Answer Questions

1. Scout describes all of the following, in the beginning of part 3, to Eteocles except:

2. How many generals does Eteocle plan to appoint to face their enemies?

3. What is the name of Laius' son?

4. Where does Eteocles go to prepare for war?

5. The belief system of ancient Greece is that existence depends upon _____, or the will of the gods?

(see the answer key)

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