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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Eteocles try to calm the Chorus in Part 2?
(a) He tells them to get out of Thebes.
(b) He tells them all is well.
(c) He gives them a formal prayer to offer the gods.
(d) He doesn't.

2. Who represents Eteocles' stubbornness while his shield represents Eteocles' passions?
(a) Eteoklos.
(b) Kapaneus.
(c) Parthenopaios.
(d) Tydeus.

3. Eteocles' story and actions echo the story and actions of which other story?
(a) Laius.
(b) King of Argos.
(c) Polyneices.
(d) Oedipus.

4. The principle contrast in Part 2 represents traditional male and female differences in the thought about __________.
(a) War.
(b) Politics.
(c) Voting.
(d) Economics.

5. The principle contrast in Part 2 is between what two objects?
(a) Tastes.
(b) Animals.
(c) Noise.
(d) Smell.

Short Answer Questions

1. The theme of the play is based on what two stories?

2. Who does Eteocle appoint as the last and head general?

3. Who does Eteocles send to face Tydeus?

4. What news does the Scout return to Eteocles with in the beginning of part 3?

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

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