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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. The Oracle foretells Laius that Oedipus would one day ______ him.
(a) Blind.
(b) Kill.
(c) Imprision.
(d) Lie.

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

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

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

5. Human beings are metaphorically represented by ________.
(a) Ships.
(b) Airplanes.
(c) The Ocean.
(d) Castles.

Short Answer Questions

1. The theme of these legends is that giving in to human passion creates _________.

2. What type of violation is used to describe women seeing their husbands, sons, and brothers killed?

3. The image of Thebes is considered the ______ of its citizens.

4. Which of the following is not a fear of the women of Thebes?

5. Who conspires to kill Oedipus at the end of the Background section?

Short Essay Questions

1. In part 1 of the play, who describes the imagery of the waves? What do the waves represent?

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

3. Which generals' match-up do you feel was the most unfair? Explain.

4. What is the significance of the attacking general Eteoklos, having a name that is similar to Eteocles?

5. How is the city of Thebes most like a "mother" to her people?

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

7. Why was it important that Oedipus solved the Riddle of the Sphinx?

8. How is the theme of family portrayed in this play?

9. How is Eteocles' story and actions echo Oedipus' story and actions?

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

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