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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of violation is used to describe women being treated like treasures?

2. After Oedipus' death, who rules the city of Thebes?

3. What is the name of the prophet that has foreseen the armies of Argos attacking Thebes soon?

4. What is the name of Laius' son?

5. Who does Eteocles pray to in the beginning of part 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the purpose of the Chorus of Women? What information does the Chorus reveal to the audience?

2. Give an example of how rebellion and defiance occurs within part 4.

3. What threat does Eteocles give to the citizens of Thebes? Why do you think Eteocles threatens the citizens?

4. How does the city of Thebes view both Eteocles and Polyneices?

5. What is the significance of having statues of the Greek gods physically on set?

6. Describe the theme of free will as it is depicted in part 1 of the play.

7. Why do you think the death of Eteocles and Polyneices is referred to as an "occassion for both rejoicing and weeping"?

8. Describe the theme of fate as depicted in part 2 of the play.

9. How is the theme of possession and control shown in part 2?

10. How is the theme of family portrayed in this play?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the concept of fear as presented in the play. Describe the Chorus' fear. Is their fear justified?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss and analyze the following quote, "The grief for kindred is the bond and link of mankind, common to all, unchanging." Who spoke these words and do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Essay Topic 3

What role does religion and prayer play in Seven Against Thebes? Give a detailed example.

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