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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) Worship.
(b) Provide for their family.
(c) Work.
(d) Raise children.

2. Seven Against Thebes is structured in what form?
(a) Contemporary.
(b) Modern.
(c) New Age.
(d) Traditional.

3. Any citizen in the _____ would know the story, or myth, that "Seven Against Thebes" is based on.
(a) Chorus.
(b) World.
(c) Play.
(d) Audience.

4. Who is the King of Thebes in the beginning of the Background?
(a) Polyneices.
(b) Oedipus.
(c) Laius.
(d) Eteocles.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who persuades his father-in-law to join with him and win the throne of Thebes by force?

2. Plays in ancient Greece are produced as part of what type of ceremony?

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

4. After Oedipus' adopts father is killed, Oedipus seeks revenge and kills _______ .

5. The imagery in general represents a basic element of the Greek philosophy of ________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do you think the death of Eteocles and Polyneices is referred to as an "occassion for both rejoicing and weeping"?

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

3. How do you think Eteocles is like a captain of a ship?

4. Describe the theme of blindness.

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

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

7. Describe the overall mood of part 2.

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

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

10. What is the significance of Oedipus being rescued and raised by a farmer?

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