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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 women of Thebes pray to the gods to remember their faithfulness and protect them so they can continue to do what?
(a) Raise children.
(b) Provide for their family.
(c) Worship.
(d) Work.

2. Why is Eteocles considered to be an illegal king?
(a) He broke his agreement with his brother.
(b) He is not married.
(c) He is not originally from Thebes.
(d) He is not old enough to be king.

3. The theme of these legends is that giving in to human passion creates _________.
(a) Peace..
(b) Love..
(c) Joy.
(d) Suffering.

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

5. Laius is regarded as a _______ in the city of Thebes.
(a) Hero.
(b) Tyrant.
(c) Mastermind.
(d) Nobleman.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Where does Eteocles go to prepare for war?

4. Who punishes Laius for kidnapping and murdering his friend's son?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does the city of Thebes view both Eteocles and Polyneices?

3. Why does the Chorus give an ode at the end of part 3?

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

5. What is the significance of the approaching army setting up their own memorial for their families back home?

6. Was the decision between Eteocles and Polyneices to share time as king of Thebes a fair and just agreement? Explain.

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

8. Describe the theme of free will as it is depicted in part 1 of the play.

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

10. Give an example of how imagery is used in part 2.

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