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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Chorus do when they hear the sounds of attack from outside the walls?
(a) They go tell Eteocles.
(b) They panic.
(c) They run away.
(d) They hide their children.

2. What is on Kapaneus' shield?
(a) A man armed with a bow and arrow.
(b) A man armed with a sword.
(c) A man armed with a torch.
(d) A man armed with a club.

3. Eteocles' and Oedipus' story is playing out the curse originally laid on ___________.
(a) Oedipus.
(b) Laius.
(c) Polyneices.
(d) Eteocles.

4. Why is Tydeus forbidden to cross the river?
(a) He can't swim.
(b) It's against his religion.
(c) The omens aren't good.
(d) He doesn't have a ship.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose shield bears the image of a man climbing a ladder and shouting that not even Ares will knock him off it?

2. Who promises to "bring this man [Polyneices] to his harbor, and he shall enjoy his father's city?"

3. Who is the oldest and more experienced general in Eteocles' army?

4. Traditionally, women are more concerned with _________.

5. What symbol is on Amphiaraos' shield?

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