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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose appearance and description of the armies is a typical device of classical Greek theatre?
(a) The Chorus.
(b) The king.
(c) The Scout.
(d) The blacksmith.

2. Who solves the Riddle of the Spinx?
(a) Ismene.
(b) Oedipus.
(c) Polyneices.
(d) Laius.

3. Which of the following is not a fear of the women of Thebes?
(a) Death.
(b) Rape.
(c) Slavery.
(d) Disease.

4. Who runs on with news that the seven powerful generals of the attacking army have performed a blood sacrifice?
(a) A blacksmith.
(b) A carpenter.
(c) A scout.
(d) The Chorus.

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

6. Imagery is used throughout the play to describe the _______ of women.
(a) Demand.
(b) Violation.
(c) Presence.
(d) Possession.

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

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

9. Why is Eteocles considered to be an illegal king?
(a) He is not originally from Thebes.
(b) He broke his agreement with his brother.
(c) He is not married.
(d) He is not old enough to be king.

10. Eteocles is urged to do what by the scout?
(a) Go hide.
(b) Run away.
(c) Demolish the city.
(d) Prepare to defend the city.

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 ancestors.
(c) The gods.
(d) Their parents.

12. What is another name for the manifestation of the Curse of Oedipus?
(a) The Oracle.
(b) The Scary.
(c) The Blind.
(d) The Fury.

13. The image of Thebes is of a ________.
(a) Man.
(b) Teenager.
(c) Woman.
(d) Child.

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

15. What is the name of a group of individual actors speaking with the thoughts, emotions, and reactions of a single character?
(a) The Joker.
(b) The Chorus.
(c) The Messenger.
(d) The Scout.

Short Answer Questions

1. The story that "Seven Against Thebes" is based on is part of their background as a ____________.

2. Laius is regarded as a _______ in the city of Thebes.

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

4. What type of violation is used to describe women being treated like treasures?

5. Imagery throughout the play is based on ________.

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