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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What news does the Scout return to Eteocles with in the beginning of part 3?
(a) The armies are on their way to the gates of Thebes.
(b) The armies are outside the gates of Thebes.
(c) The armies just left the gate of Thebes.
(d) The armies have turned away from the gates of Thebes.

4. When Oedipus' crimes are revealed, what happens to Jocasta?
(a) She commits suicide.
(b) She blinds herself.
(c) She becomes ruler of Thebes.
(d) She is murdered.

5. Plays based on Greek legend tend to be very _____.
(a) Calm.
(b) Violent.
(c) Peaceful.
(d) Serene.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Polyneices go to marry a princess?

2. Who does Eteocles call upon to fight to protect the land and the city of Thebes?

3. What does Eteocles suggest the Chorus pray about?

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

5. What is another name for the Scout?

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