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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 the King of Thebes address in the city?
(a) Male citizens.
(b) Women citizens.
(c) Working citizens.
(d) All citizens.

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

3. What type of violation is used to describe women being treated like treasures?
(a) Emotional.
(b) Biological.
(c) Spiritual.
(d) Physical.

4. The Oracle foretells Laius that Oedipus would one day ______ his mother.
(a) Marry..
(b) Kill.
(c) Blind.
(d) Betray.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Any citizen in the _____ would know the story, or myth, that "Seven Against Thebes" is based on.

2. The Chorus of Women represents ___________.

3. 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 __________.

4. At the end of the first year, what does Eteocles refused to do?

5. _______ rescues Oedipus and raises him to adulthood.

Short Essay Questions

1. What is a dirge? Who says the dirge and for what reason was it used?

2. How does Eteocles view women, especially the Chorus?

3. Give two examples of the theme: power of curses as seen in the play, Seven Against Thebes.

4. What is the significance of Amphiaraos' shield?

5. What is the significance of the seventh battle?

6. Describe the genre and tone of the overall play.

7. What is the importance of the Oracle of Apollo?

8. Describe the overall mood of part 2.

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

10. What is the role of the Scout? In your opinion is this character important to the play? Why or why not?

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