View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who kills Oedipus' adopted father in the Background section of the play?
(a) Jocasta.
(b) Laius.
(c) Eteocles.
(d) Polyneices.

2. Whose appearance and description of the armies is a typical device of classical Greek theatre?
(a) The blacksmith.
(b) The Chorus.
(c) The Scout.
(d) The king.

3. Who is nicknamed "Killer of many?"
(a) Eteoklos.
(b) Kapaneus.
(c) Polyphontes.
(d) Parthenopaios.

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

5. What is on Parthenopaios' shield?
(a) The Spinx.
(b) The Typhon.
(c) The Fury.
(d) The Oracle.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Eteocles consider a "loyal and true son of Thebes?"

2. The Oracle foretells Laius that Oedipus would one day ______ him.

3. Imagery throughout the play is based on ________.

4. Why is Eteocles considered to be an illegal king?

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

(see the answer key)

This section contains 180 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample