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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The imagery in general represents a basic element of the Greek philosophy of ________.
(a) Space.
(b) Location.
(c) Existence.
(d) Time.

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

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

4. To try to escape the will of the gods is considered ___________.
(a) Tough.
(b) Courageous.
(c) Achievable.
(d) Impossible.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Amphiaraos is all of the following except:

2. Who is the third general described as leading a cavalry of horses, which makes an arrogant, inhuman noise?

3. Who conspires to kill Oedipus at the end of the Background section?

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

5. Who punishes Laius for kidnapping and murdering his friend's son?

(see the answer key)

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