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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 image of Thebes is considered the ______ of its citizens.
(a) Mother.
(b) Father.
(c) Brother.
(d) Sister.

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

3. Laius is regarded as a _______ in the city of Thebes.
(a) Mastermind.
(b) Hero.
(c) Tyrant.
(d) Nobleman.

4. What is a Spinx?
(a) Half-man, half-lion.
(b) Half-woman, half-lion.
(c) Half-man, half-horse.
(d) Half-woman, half-goat.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After Oedipus' death, who rules the city of Thebes?

2. Imagery throughout the play is based on ________.

3. The image of Thebes is of a ________.

4. Where does Eteocles go to prepare for war?

5. Who conspires to kill Oedipus at the end of the Background section?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the purpose of the Chorus of Women? What information does the Chorus reveal to the audience?

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

4. What is the significance of Amphiaraos' shield?

5. 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?

6. Compare and contrast Eteocles' feelings to for his city to how he actually treats his city.

7. What is the significance of having statues of the Greek gods physically on set?

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

9. How does the city of Thebes view both Eteocles and Polyneices?

10. Compare and contrast men and women's views of battle.

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