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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. Who solves the Riddle of the Spinx?
(a) Laius.
(b) Oedipus.
(c) Polyneices.
(d) Ismene.

2. Who is the King of Thebes at the opening of part 1?
(a) Polyneices.
(b) Eteocles.
(c) Argos.
(d) Laius.

3. Who conspires to kill Oedipus at the end of the Background section?
(a) King of Argos.
(b) The Spinx.
(c) Ismene.
(d) Eteocles and Polyneices.

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

5. Where does Polyneices go to marry a princess?
(a) The Spinx.
(b) The Oracle.
(c) Greece.
(d) Argos.

Short Answer Questions

1. _______ rescues Oedipus and raises him to adulthood.

2. What does Eteocles compare his position to?

3. Where does Eteocles go to prepare for war?

4. What is the genre of Seven Against Thebes?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Give an example of how rebellion and defiance occurs within part 4.

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

7. Describe the overall mood of part 2.

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

9. What threat does Eteocles give to the citizens of Thebes? Why do you think Eteocles threatens the citizens?

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

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