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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Eteocles call upon to fight to protect the land and the city of Thebes?
(a) The man.
(b) The children.
(c) The woman.
(d) Everyone.

2. Who is the King of Thebes in the beginning of the Background?
(a) Laius.
(b) Eteocles.
(c) Polyneices.
(d) Oedipus.

3. What does Eteocles suggest the Chorus pray about?
(a) That his army will grow.
(b) That the children remain safe.
(c) That the war will end soon.
(d) That the walls remain standing.

4. What literary form does the Chorus use to describe the destruction and violation of the city's moral?
(a) Farce.
(b) Burlesque.
(c) Prose.
(d) Imagery.

5. What is another name for the Scout?
(a) Chorus.
(b) Prophet.
(c) Joker.
(d) Messenger.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose appearance and description of the armies is a typical device of classical Greek theatre?

2. Where does Eteocles go to prepare for war?

3. How does Eteocles try to calm the Chorus in Part 2?

4. The Chorus briefly gives in to fear and imagines what will happen to the city if what occurs?

5. Which of the following is not a fear of the women of Thebes?

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