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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) Amphiaraos.
(b) Polyneices.
(c) Kapaneus.
(d) Parthenopaios.

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

3. Who is the third general described as leading a cavalry of horses, which makes an arrogant, inhuman noise?
(a) Typhon.
(b) Amphiaraos.
(c) Eteoklos.
(d) Kapaneus.

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

5. Eteocles and the Chorus express themselves through which literary element?
(a) Imagery.
(b) Personification.
(c) Irony.
(d) Allusion.

Short Answer Questions

1. "White haired" women, "housewives," and young virgins are all described to be ___________.

2. After Oedipus' adopts father is killed, Oedipus seeks revenge and kills _______ .

3. In the opening of the Background, Laius has kidnapped, assaulted and murdered ______ son?

4. Who is Tydeus?

5. Men see the act of combat as _________.

(see the answer key)

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