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

Short Answer Questions

1. Amphiaraos is all of the following except:

2. Whose shield bears the image of a man climbing a ladder and shouting that not even Ares will knock him off it?

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

4. What news does the Scout return to Eteocles with in the beginning of part 3?

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

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

Compare and contrast the idea of family loyalty as viewed by Antigone to that of Eteocles.

Essay Topic 3

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

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