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

Short Answer Questions

1. Eteocles explains that praying is not the problem of the Chorus, but the way they are praying since they are praying for what?

2. Scout describes all of the following, in the beginning of part 3, to Eteocles except:

3. Who does Eteocles send to face the third general?

4. Eteocles and the Chorus express themselves through which literary element?

5. What is on Parthenopaios' shield?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the importance of symbols as exemplified by the enemy shields.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the importance of the Oracle of Apollo to the relationship between Lauis and Oedipus.

Essay Topic 3

After Eteocles and Polyneices kill each other, it is said that the curse is destroyed and the city of Thebes would prosper again. Why would this be ironic to the Greek audience at that time?

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