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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Phoenician Women, pages 114-140.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who attacks with spears, but is fought off by the Thebian army in The Phoenician Women?
(a) Creon.
(b) Oedipus.
(c) Tydeus.
(d) Cartemus.

2. What does Aegisthus take to predict the future?
(a) A bowl of water.
(b) A mirror.
(c) Tea leaves.
(d) The bull's innards.

3. Who does Orestes tell Aegisthus he is going to make a sacrifice for?
(a) Ares.
(b) Zeus.
(c) Artemis.
(d) Hera.

4. Who does Orestes tell Aegisthus that he and his party are?
(a) Argives.
(b) Thebians.
(c) Trojans.
(d) Thessalians.

5. How many gates surround Thebes?
(a) Seven.
(b) Six.
(c) Nine.
(d) Ten.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the opening scene of Electra?

2. What does Electra have upon hear head when she first enters the play?

3. Who does the messenger tell Creon is dead near the end of The Phoenician Women?

4. Who tells Laius NOT to father a child?

5. What does Electra chide her husband for after the messenger has appeared?

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