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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. The play "Seven Agaist Thebes" is the third in a _______ of plays.

2. The Oracle foretells Laius that Oedipus would one day ______ his mother.

3. Who is the King of Thebes in the beginning of the Background?

4. What is the original language of the play "Seven Against Thebes?"

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Were Oedipus and Jocasta's reaction to their incestuous relations justified? Explain.

4. Who says, "If the gods [demand] evil, no man can evade it?" To whom is this character saying that to? What is this character referring to?

5. Why would Eteocles and Polyneices plot to kill their father?

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

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

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

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

10. Give two examples of the theme: power of curses as seen in the play, Seven Against Thebes.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the idea of family loyalty as viewed by Antigone to that of Eteocles.

Essay Topic 2

Would you classify Eteocles as an honorable king or a family traitor? Give examples to support your opinion.

Essay Topic 3

Describe in detail one of the seven battle match-ups. Who was fighting? What was on the enemy's shield? Why did Eteocles match his general with this particular enemy?

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