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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Eteocles pray to in the beginning of part 1?
(a) Antigone.
(b) Zeus.
(c) The Scout.
(d) God.

2. Who is the second general that says that he will destroy the city whether it is the gods' will or not?
(a) Kapaneus.
(b) Eteoklos.
(c) Polyphontes.
(d) Melanippus.

3. Who is the King of Thebes in the beginning of the Background?
(a) Oedipus.
(b) Laius.
(c) Polyneices.
(d) Eteocles.

4. What is the original language of the play "Seven Against Thebes?"
(a) English.
(b) Greek.
(c) Arabic.
(d) Islamic.

5. The Chorus uses all of the following likening the destruction and violation of the city to the destruction and violation of a woman except:
(a) Intellectual.
(b) Spiritual.
(c) Physical.
(d) Moral.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the Chorus, what are the Gods a source of?

2. Plays based on Greek legend tend to be very _____.

3. Who promises to "bring this man [Polyneices] to his harbor, and he shall enjoy his father's city?"

4. What symbol is on Amphiaraos' shield?

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

(see the answer key)

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