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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Eteocles' story and actions echo the story and actions of which other story?
(a) Polyneices.
(b) King of Argos.
(c) Oedipus.
(d) Laius.

2. What symbol is on Amphiaraos' shield?
(a) Nothing.
(b) The Spinx.
(c) The Typhon.
(d) A Dove.

3. Who exclaims, "Their breasts exposed to the conqueror's view?"
(a) Polyneices.
(b) The Chorus.
(c) King of Argos.
(d) Eteocles.

4. The theme of these legends is that giving in to human passion creates _________.
(a) Peace..
(b) Joy.
(c) Suffering.
(d) Love..

5. Who runs on with news that the seven powerful generals of the attacking army have performed a blood sacrifice?
(a) A blacksmith.
(b) A scout.
(c) A carpenter.
(d) The Chorus.

Short Answer Questions

1. Plays based on Greek legend usually involve a generation after generation repeating a ______.

2. The people of Thebes regard Oedipus as a ________.

3. What type of violation is used to describe women seeing their husbands, sons, and brothers killed?

4. Amphiaraos is all of the following except:

5. What is an ode?

(see the answer key)

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