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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Chorus formally pray to Zeus and the other gods, asking them _____________.
(a) Where they should go if the city is destroyed.
(b) Who is going to be the new king.
(c) How should the army fight.
(d) Who is going to win the battle.

2. Who does Eteocles send to face Tydeus?
(a) Megareus.
(b) Parthenopaios.
(c) Melanippus.
(d) Eteoklos.

3. Who does Eteocle appoint as the last and head general?
(a) Polyneices.
(b) Himself.
(c) A blacksmith.
(d) Antigone.

4. Traditionally, males are more concerned with _______.
(a) Women.
(b) Their children.
(c) Their social standing.
(d) Battle itself.

5. Who is the third general described as leading a cavalry of horses, which makes an arrogant, inhuman noise?
(a) Typhon.
(b) Eteoklos.
(c) Kapaneus.
(d) Amphiaraos.

Short Answer Questions

1. "White haired" women, "housewives," and young virgins are all described to be ___________.

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

3. Who urges Eteocles not to "take on the violence of your brother?"

4. What is the name of the fire-breathing monster on the 4th general's shield?

5. Eteocles' and Oedipus' story is playing out the curse originally laid on ___________.

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