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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 theme of these legends also states that the after-effects can last for generations, which means it's better to listen to the will of __________.

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

3. The theme of these legends is that giving in to human passion creates _________.

4. What is the name of a group of individual actors speaking with the thoughts, emotions, and reactions of a single character?

5. What does Eteocles compare his position to?

Short Essay Questions

1. Compare and contrast Antigone and Ismene.

2. How do you think Eteocles is like a captain of a ship?

3. How is the sense of sound used in part 2?

4. Why does Eteocles say he is so angry with the Chorus in the beginning of part 2?

5. What is a dirge? Who says the dirge and for what reason was it used?

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

7. What is the significance of Polyneices going to Argos and marrying a princess?

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

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

10. Compare and contrast men and women's views of battle.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the characters of: King Laius, King Oedipus, and King Eteocles.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the importance and the usage of imagery throughout the play Seven Against Thebes.

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