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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Their parents.
(b) Themselves.
(c) The gods.
(d) Their ancestors.

2. The story that "Seven Against Thebes" is based on is part of their background as a ____________.
(a) Greek.
(b) Englishmen.
(c) German.
(d) American.

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

4. The play "Seven Agaist Thebes" is the third in a _______ of plays.
(a) Tragedy.
(b) Series.
(c) Comedy.
(d) Trilogy.

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

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

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

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

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

10. Who punishes Laius for kidnapping and murdering his friend's son?
(a) The Spinx.
(b) The Oracle of Apollo.
(c) King of Thebes.
(d) King of Argos.

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

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

13. Plays based on Greek legend tend to be very _____.
(a) Violent.
(b) Serene.
(c) Calm.
(d) Peaceful.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the original language of the play "Seven Against Thebes?"

3. Who kills Oedipus' adopted father in the Background section of the play?

4. The particular legend of "Seven Against Thebes" resembles what other type of legends?

5. The women of Thebes pray to the gods to remember their faithfulness and protect them so they can continue to do what?

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