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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the second general Eteocles sends out?

2. What literary form does the Chorus use to describe the destruction and violation of the city's moral?

3. Who is the second general that says that he will destroy the city whether it is the gods' will or not?

4. Who is the oldest and more experienced general in Eteocles' army?

5. To try to escape the will of the gods is considered ___________.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the relationship between parents and children in the play "Seven Against Thebes."

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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

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