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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Eteocles send to face the third general?
(a) Hekate.
(b) Megareus.
(c) Hippomedon.
(d) Dikes.

2. Who vows to either kill Eteocles or drive him into exile?
(a) Parthenopaios.
(b) Tydeus.
(c) Kapaneus.
(d) Polyneices.

3. Who says, "The sins of the father [are] visited upon the son?"
(a) The Oracle.
(b) The Fury.
(c) The Bible.
(d) The Spinx.

4. Who does Eteocles accuse of bringing down the city's morale?
(a) Polyneices.
(b) King of Argos.
(c) King of Thebes.
(d) The Chorus.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. To try to escape the will of the gods is considered ___________.

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

3. Who exclaims, "Their breasts exposed to the conqueror's view?"

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

5. Eteocles reaction was so extreme to whom because of his angry determination to save and protect the city?

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