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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Imagery throughout the play is based on ________.
(a) Ships and the Sea.
(b) Sand and Mountains.
(c) Jungle and Tigers.
(d) Clouds and Birds.

2. Plays in ancient Greece are produced as part of what type of ceremony?
(a) An offering.
(b) A religious festival.
(c) A eulogy.
(d) A pilgrimage.

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

4. When Oedipus' crimes are revealed, what happens to Jocasta?
(a) She commits suicide.
(b) She blinds herself.
(c) She becomes ruler of Thebes.
(d) She is murdered.

5. What are the two plays leading up to "Seven Against Thebes" named?
(a) The Oracle and The Spinx.
(b) Laius and Oedipus.
(c) Polyneices and Eteocles.
(d) Ismene and Antigone.

6. As punishment for his crime, if Laius fathered any children, what would happen to the city of Thebes?
(a) It would be destroyed.
(b) It would be infested.
(c) It would be safe.
(d) It would rule all nations.

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

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

9. The people of Thebes regard Oedipus as a ________.
(a) Sinner.
(b) Tyrant.
(c) Hero.
(d) Murderer.

10. Who says, "Their reports will save me from all traps and deceptions?"
(a) The Fury.
(b) A Scout.
(c) The Chorus.
(d) Eteocles.

11. The particular legend of "Seven Against Thebes" resembles what other type of legends?
(a) Egyptian.
(b) Greek.
(c) American.
(d) Roman.

12. What does Eteocles compare his position to?
(a) A Captain of a ship.
(b) A soldier.
(c) A Master.
(d) A ring leader.

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

14. After Oedipus' adopts father is killed, Oedipus seeks revenge and kills _______ .
(a) Jocasta.
(b) the King of Argos.
(c) the Oracle of Apollo.
(d) Laius.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the King of Thebes address in the city?

2. Who punishes Laius for kidnapping and murdering his friend's son?

3. The image of Thebes is of a ________.

4. Which of the following is not a fear of the women of Thebes?

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

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