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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The will of the gods are metaphorically represented by _________.
(a) The Ocean.
(b) The Sky.
(c) The Earth.
(d) The Land.

2. In the opening of the Background, Laius has kidnapped, assaulted and murdered ______ son?
(a) Pelops'.
(b) Eteocles'.
(c) Oedipus'.
(d) Polyneices'.

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

4. The women of Thebes pray to the gods to remember their faithfulness and protect them so they can continue to do what?
(a) Provide for their family.
(b) Work.
(c) Worship.
(d) Raise children.

5. Laius is regarded as a _______ in the city of Thebes.
(a) Hero.
(b) Tyrant.
(c) Mastermind.
(d) Nobleman.

6. The Oracle foretells Laius that Oedipus would one day ______ his mother.
(a) Blind.
(b) Marry..
(c) Betray.
(d) Kill.

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

8. Who does Eteocles call upon to fight to protect the land and the city of Thebes?
(a) Everyone.
(b) The man.
(c) The woman.
(d) The children.

9. 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.

10. Who are the group of women of Thebes who rushes on in a panic?
(a) The Chorus.
(b) The Farmers.
(c) The Singers.
(d) The Messenger.

11. The theme of these legends also states that the after-effects can last for generations, which means it's better to listen to the will of __________.
(a) Themselves.
(b) Their parents.
(c) The gods.
(d) Their ancestors.

12. What does Laius do to baby Oedipus after hearing the Oracle foretell Oedipus' future?
(a) He blinded the baby.
(b) He injured the baby's feet.
(c) He cursed the baby.
(d) He killed the baby.

13. Eteocles tells the men that the battle has ______.
(a) Gone badly.
(b) Is over.
(c) Hasn't started.
(d) Gone well.

14. The theme of these legends is that giving in to human passion creates _________.
(a) Love..
(b) Peace..
(c) Suffering.
(d) Joy.

15. At the end of the first year, what does Eteocles refused to do?
(a) Fight the war.
(b) Give up the throne.
(c) Feed the hungry.
(d) Find a wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the genre of Seven Against Thebes?

2. Seven Against Thebes is structured in what form?

3. Where does Polyneices go to marry a princess?

4. Where does Eteocles go to prepare for war?

5. Who says, "Their reports will save me from all traps and deceptions?"

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