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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the third general described as leading a cavalry of horses, which makes an arrogant, inhuman noise?

2. Who does Eteocle appoint as the last and head general?

3. The Chorus briefly gives in to fear and imagines what will happen to the city if what occurs?

4. Eteocles reaction was so extreme to whom because of his angry determination to save and protect the city?

5. Who is Tydeus?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Give two examples that exemplify the power of the curse over the characters in the play.

Essay Topic 2

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

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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