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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 Chorus refers to the attacks against the city of Thebes as _______.

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

3. What does Laius do to baby Oedipus after hearing the Oracle foretell Oedipus' future?

4. What is the genre of Seven Against Thebes?

5. What is the setting of the play?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Why does the Chorus give an ode at the end of part 3?

6. Describe Laius' character.

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

8. What is the irony behind Oedipus solving "the Riddle of the Sphinx with his brilliance" ?

9. Describe the theme of blindness.

10. Why do you think Eteocles makes no comment regarding the attacking general Eteoklos but immediately sends out his general?

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

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

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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