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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is on Parthenopaios' shield?

2. What is the name of the fire-breathing monster on the 4th general's shield?

3. "White haired" women, "housewives," and young virgins are all described to be ___________.

4. Women see the act of combat as something that causes ___________.

5. Who prays to the gods to guide and inspire Eteocles' generals to victory?

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

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

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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