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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. Plays based on Greek legend usually involve parents and children doing what?
(a) Losing contact with each other.
(b) Growing old together.
(c) Praising each other.
(d) Kill each other.

5. The belief system of ancient Greece is that existence depends upon _____, or the will of the gods?
(a) Fate.
(b) Luck.
(c) Destiny.
(d) Free will.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a Spinx?

2. The Chorus refers to the attacks against the city of Thebes as _______.

3. Human beings are metaphorically represented by ________.

4. To go against the will of the gods, or to make them angry, is to risk destruction. This is considered the _____ of the play.

5. Plays performed in ancient Greece highlight all of the following aspects of city life, except _____.

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the relationship between Eteocles and Polyneices.

2. Is Antigone just in her actions to give Polyneices a proper burial? Explain.

3. Compare and contrast men and women's views of battle.

4. What is the significance of the fifth general possessing the shield that has a picture of the Sphinx?

5. How do you think Eteocles is like a captain of a ship?

6. Describe Oedipus' character.

7. Describe the theme of fate as depicted in part 2 of the play.

8. What is the significance of Polyneices going to Argos and marrying a princess?

9. What threat does Eteocles give to the citizens of Thebes? Why do you think Eteocles threatens the citizens?

10. Why does Eteocles say he is so angry with the Chorus in the beginning of part 2?

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