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

2. Who does Eteocles call upon to fight to protect the land and the city of Thebes?
(a) The children.
(b) The man.
(c) Everyone.
(d) The woman.

3. The will of the gods are metaphorically represented by _________.
(a) The Land.
(b) The Ocean.
(c) The Sky.
(d) The Earth.

4. What are the two plays leading up to "Seven Against Thebes" named?
(a) Ismene and Antigone.
(b) The Oracle and The Spinx.
(c) Laius and Oedipus.
(d) Polyneices and Eteocles.

5. Plays performed in ancient Greece highlight all of the following aspects of city life, except _____.
(a) Religious life.
(b) Cultural life.
(c) Social life.
(d) Private life.

Short Answer Questions

1. Any citizen in the _____ would know the story, or myth, that "Seven Against Thebes" is based on.

2. The theme of these legends also states that the after-effects can last for generations, which means it's better to listen to the will of __________.

3. Who kills Oedipus' adopted father in the Background section of the play?

4. The people of Thebes regard Oedipus as a ________.

5. What is a Spinx?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the irony behind Oedipus solving "the Riddle of the Sphinx with his brilliance" ?

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

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

4. Why would Eteocles and Polyneices plot to kill their father?

5. How does Eteocles view women, especially the Chorus?

6. Describe the genre and tone of the overall play.

7. Describe Laius' character.

8. What is the role of the Scout? In your opinion is this character important to the play? Why or why not?

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

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

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