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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. What is another name for the Scout?
(a) Chorus.
(b) Prophet.
(c) Joker.
(d) Messenger.

2. What does Eteocles compare Thebes and its land to?
(a) Their sister.
(b) Their brother.
(c) Their mother.
(d) Their father.

3. What is the name of Laius' son?
(a) Oedipus.
(b) Eteocles.
(c) Pelops.
(d) Antigone .

4. After Oedipus' adopts father is killed, Oedipus seeks revenge and kills _______ .
(a) the King of Argos.
(b) Jocasta.
(c) Laius.
(d) the Oracle of Apollo.

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

Short Answer 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 __________.

2. In the opening of the Background, Laius has kidnapped, assaulted and murdered ______ son?

3. What is the genre of Seven Against Thebes?

4. What is a Spinx?

5. Who does Eteocles pray to in the beginning of part 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is it important that the Scout find out about Polyneice's army?

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

3. Describe the theme of blindness.

4. How are women treated during wartime according to part 1 of the play? Why do you think women were treated in the manner?

5. What is the irony behind Oedipus solving "the Riddle of the Sphinx with his brilliance" ?

6. Why would the audience of this play find it ironic that Antigone and Ismene lived in the prospering city of Thebes?

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

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

9. Describe Laius' reaction to the Oracle's foreshadowing of Oedipus' life. Was his reaction justified? Explain.

10. Describe Laius' character.

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