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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 story that "Seven Against Thebes" is based on is part of their background as a ____________.
(a) Englishmen.
(b) Greek.
(c) German.
(d) American.

2. Who kills Oedipus' adopted father in the Background section of the play?
(a) Jocasta.
(b) Polyneices.
(c) Eteocles.
(d) Laius.

3. Plays in ancient Greece are produced as part of what type of ceremony?
(a) An offering.
(b) A eulogy.
(c) A religious festival.
(d) A pilgrimage.

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

5. After Oedipus' death, who rules the city of Thebes?
(a) Jocasta.
(b) Polyneices.
(c) Eteocles.
(d) Antigone.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the King of Thebes in the beginning of the Background?

2. The particular legend of "Seven Against Thebes" resembles what other type of legends?

3. Who solves the Riddle of the Spinx?

4. Who does Eteocles call upon to fight to protect the land and the city of Thebes?

5. When Oedipus' crimes are revealed, what happens to Jocasta?

Short Essay Questions

1. Give an example of how religion is utilized in part 1 of the play.

2. How is the sense of sound used in part 2?

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

4. How is the theme of possession and control shown in part 2?

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

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

7. Why do you think Eteocles makes no comment regarding the attacking general Eteoklos but immediately sends out his general?

8. Why does the Chorus speak of Jocasta in part 4?

9. Why did the Oracle of Apollo punish Laius and what was his punishment?

10. Compare and contrast Antigone and Ismene.

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