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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. Plays performed in ancient Greece highlight all of the following aspects of city life, except _____.

2. Who solves the Riddle of the Spinx?

3. What is the name of Laius' son?

4. Who kills Oedipus' adopted father in the Background section of the play?

5. The belief system of ancient Greece is that existence depends upon _____, or the will of the gods?

Short Essay Questions

1. Compare and contrast Eteocles' feelings to for his city to how he actually treats his city.

2. Was the decision between Eteocles and Polyneices to share time as king of Thebes a fair and just agreement? Explain.

3. Why do you think we are told what is on the shields of the attacking enemy but not what is on Eteocles' general's shields?

4. Describe the relationship between Eteocles and Polyneices.

5. How is the city of Thebes most like a "mother" to her people?

6. What is the significance of the attacking general Eteoklos, having a name that is similar to Eteocles?

7. How does the Chorus use their senses to illustrate their fears of the war?

8. Give an example of how religion is utilized in part 1 of the play.

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

10. According to the Chorus, how are old women and young virgins equal victims for the attacking army?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the role of the Scout. Describe the relationship between the Scout and Eteocles.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the idea of blindness and bad judgment in the play Seven Against Thebes.

Essay Topic 3

Seven Against Thebes is set in a male-dominated society full of violence and war. What role do women play in this society?

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