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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the prophet that has foreseen the armies of Argos attacking Thebes soon?
(a) Teiresias.
(b) The Oracle.
(c) Eteocles.
(d) The Fury.

2. "White haired" women, "housewives," and young virgins are all described to be ___________.
(a) Equal beings.
(b) Equal culprits.
(c) Equal criminals.
(d) Equal victims.

3. The Chorus briefly gives in to fear and imagines what will happen to the city if what occurs?
(a) The enemy wins.
(b) The enemy never shows.
(c) They join the army.
(d) The enemy loses.

4. Who takes Antigone's decision to the city council?
(a) The Scout.
(b) The Messenger.
(c) Antigone.
(d) The Chorus.

5. Who says, "The grief of kindred is the bond and link of mankind, common to all, unchanging?"
(a) The Chorus.
(b) Antigone.
(c) Ismene.
(d) The Scout.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Chorus of Women represents ___________.

2. How is Aktor related to Hyperbios?

3. Who represents Eteocles' own blindness and bad judgment?

4. Eteocles vows not to be afraid of Tydeus and does all of the following except:

5. The women of Thebes pray to the gods to remember their faithfulness and protect them so they can continue to do what?

(see the answer key)

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