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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the oldest and more experienced general in Eteocles' army?
(a) Dike.
(b) Aktor.
(c) Amphiaraos.
(d) Lasthenes.

2. Who is the third general described as leading a cavalry of horses, which makes an arrogant, inhuman noise?
(a) Kapaneus.
(b) Amphiaraos.
(c) Eteoklos.
(d) Typhon.

3. The Chorus formally pray to Zeus and the other gods, asking them _____________.
(a) Who is going to win the battle.
(b) Where they should go if the city is destroyed.
(c) How should the army fight.
(d) Who is going to be the new king.

4. Traditionally, women are more concerned with _________.
(a) Their appearance.
(b) Their social standing.
(c) Raising the children.
(d) What happens after the battle.

5. To try to escape the will of the gods is considered ___________.
(a) Tough.
(b) Impossible.
(c) Achievable.
(d) Courageous.

6. Eteocles' and Oedipus' story is playing out the curse originally laid on ___________.
(a) Eteocles.
(b) Laius.
(c) Polyneices.
(d) Oedipus.

7. Who exclaims, "Their breasts exposed to the conqueror's view?"
(a) Eteocles.
(b) The Chorus.
(c) Polyneices.
(d) King of Argos.

8. Men see the act of combat as _________.
(a) Gruesome.
(b) Duty.
(c) Glorious.
(d) Horrifying.

9. Who does Eteocles accuse of bringing down the city's morale?
(a) Polyneices.
(b) The Chorus.
(c) King of Thebes.
(d) King of Argos.

10. Eteocles explains that praying is not the problem of the Chorus, but the way they are praying since they are praying for what?
(a) The safety of themselves.
(b) The safety of the children.
(c) The safety of their husbands.
(d) The safety of Eteocles.

11. Who says, "The sins of the father [are] visited upon the son?"
(a) The Spinx.
(b) The Oracle.
(c) The Bible.
(d) The Fury.

12. What does Eteocles suggest the Chorus pray about?
(a) That the war will end soon.
(b) That the walls remain standing.
(c) That the children remain safe.
(d) That his army will grow.

13. The principle contrast in Part 2 represents traditional male and female differences in the thought about __________.
(a) War.
(b) Politics.
(c) Economics.
(d) Voting.

14. Who does Eteocles express his disgust with in Part 2 of the play?
(a) The Chorus.
(b) His army.
(c) Polyneices.
(d) King of Argos.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the fourth general the Scout describes as constantly shouting out his war cry and acting almost insane with blood lust?

2. Eteocles reaction was so extreme to whom because of his angry determination to save and protect the city?

3. Who represents the way that Eteocles has followed his own will which he honors more than he honors the will of the gods?

4. Who does Eteocles consider a "loyal and true son of Thebes?"

5. Who vows to either kill Eteocles or drive him into exile?

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