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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Eteocle appoint as the last and head general?
(a) Antigone.
(b) Polyneices.
(c) A blacksmith.
(d) Himself.

2. What does Eteocles accuse the Chorus of being?
(a) Cowards.
(b) Brave.
(c) Disloyal.
(d) Liars.

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

4. What is the name of the fire-breathing monster on the 4th general's shield?
(a) Ox.
(b) Typhon.
(c) Spinx.
(d) Dragon.

5. The Chorus of Women represents ___________.
(a) The army.
(b) The country.
(c) The universe.
(d) The city.

Short Answer Questions

1. The principle contrast in Part 2 represents traditional male and female differences in the thought about __________.

2. Because of Eteocles' suggestion of what the Chorus should pray about, they begin to pray about what?

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

4. When Oedipus' crimes are revealed, what happens to Jocasta?

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

(see the answer key)

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