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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Eteocles express his disgust with in Part 2 of the play?

2. Who represents the way that Eteocles has followed his own will which he honors more than he honors the will of the gods?

3. What symbol is on Amphiaraos' shield?

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

5. What is on Kapaneus' shield?

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 idea of blindness and bad judgment in the play Seven Against Thebes.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the chain of events that ultimately led to the death of Eteocles beginning with King Lauis.

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