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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To try to escape the will of the gods is considered ___________.
(a) Courageous.
(b) Tough.
(c) Achievable.
(d) Impossible.

2. Eteocles' refusal to respect his agreement with Polyneices indicates his desire to ___________.
(a) Anger his brother.
(b) Have world domination.
(c) Possess and control the city.
(d) Disown his brother.

3. Who is Tydeus?
(a) The 1st enemy general.
(b) The son of Thebes.
(c) Eteocles' general.
(d) A giant.

4. How many generals does Eteocle plan to appoint to face their enemies?
(a) 7.
(b) 6.
(c) 10.
(d) 9.

5. Who does Eteocles express his disgust with in Part 2 of the play?
(a) Polyneices.
(b) King of Argos.
(c) His army.
(d) The Chorus.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the second general that says that he will destroy the city whether it is the gods' will or not?

2. Eteocles explains that praying is not the problem of the Chorus, but the way they are praying since they are praying for what?

3. Who does Eteocles send to face the third general?

4. Who represents the voice of reason and faithfulness that Eteocles should have been listening to?

5. Who prays to the gods to guide and inspire Eteocles' generals to victory?

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