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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Eteocles consider a "loyal and true son of Thebes?"
(a) Hyperbios.
(b) Amphiaraos.
(c) Hippomedon.
(d) Tydeus.

2. Who represents the way that Eteocles has followed his own will which he honors more than he honors the will of the gods?
(a) Polyneices.
(b) Kapaneus.
(c) Parthenopaios.
(d) Amphiaraos.

3. Traditionally, women are more concerned with _________.
(a) Raising the children.
(b) Their social standing.
(c) What happens after the battle.
(d) Their appearance.

4. What term does Eteocles and the Chorus use to describe the city of Thebes?
(a) Material.
(b) Mental.
(c) Fraternal.
(d) Maternal.

5. "White haired" women, "housewives," and young virgins are all described to be ___________.
(a) Equal beings.
(b) Equal culprits.
(c) Equal victims.
(d) Equal criminals.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Eteocles promise to put in prison if they do not obey him and bravely face the danger of war?

2. Men see the act of combat as _________.

3. How is Aktor related to Hyperbios?

4. Eteocles' refusal to respect his agreement with Polyneices indicates his desire to ___________.

5. Eteocles' story and actions echo the story and actions of which other story?

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