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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the Chorus, what are the Gods a source of?

2. Who vows to either kill Eteocles or drive him into exile?

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

4. Who urges Eteocles not to "take on the violence of your brother?"

5. Who states, "if the gods [demand] evil, no man can evade it?"

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does the idea of battle and war differ between men and women?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the concept of fear as presented in the play. Describe the Chorus' fear. Is their fear justified?

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