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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Chorus refers to the attacks against the city of Thebes as _______.
(a) Clouds.
(b) Sand.
(c) Trees.
(d) Waves.

2. Who does Eteocles send to face the third general?
(a) Hippomedon.
(b) Dikes.
(c) Megareus.
(d) Hekate.

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

4. 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.

5. What type of violation is used to describe women seeing their husbands, sons, and brothers killed?
(a) Biological.
(b) Spiritual.
(c) Emotional.
(d) Physical.

Short Answer Questions

1. To go against the will of the gods, or to make them angry, is to risk destruction. This is considered the _____ of the play.

2. The imagery of "swamping waves" represent ___________.

3. Who represents Eteocles' stubbornness while his shield represents Eteocles' passions?

4. Who does Eteocles send to face Tydeus?

5. Who urges Eteocles not to "take on the violence of your brother?"

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