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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. As punishment for his crime, if Laius fathered any children, what would happen to the city of Thebes?
(a) It would be safe.
(b) It would be infested.
(c) It would be destroyed.
(d) It would rule all nations.

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

3. How many Gates of Thebes are there?
(a) 5.
(b) 7.
(c) 9.
(d) 3.

4. What is the name of Laius' son?
(a) Eteocles.
(b) Pelops.
(c) Oedipus.
(d) Antigone .

5. Who are the group of women of Thebes who rushes on in a panic?
(a) The Farmers.
(b) The Messenger.
(c) The Singers.
(d) The Chorus.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of a group of individual actors speaking with the thoughts, emotions, and reactions of a single character?

2. What does Eteocles compare Thebes and its land to?

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

4. The belief system of ancient Greece is that existence depends upon _____, or the will of the gods?

5. Why is Eteocles considered to be an illegal king?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Who says, "If the gods [demand] evil, no man can evade it?" To whom is this character saying that to? What is this character referring to?

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

5. Compare and contrast Antigone and Ismene.

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

7. Why does Eteocles make the Chorus change the way they pray? What was the Chorus praying about? What does Eteocles suggest the Chorus pray for?

8. Describe the theme of fate as depicted in part 2 of the play.

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

10. Describe Laius' character.

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