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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Chorus refers to the attacks against the city of Thebes as _______.
(a) Waves.
(b) Trees.
(c) Sand.
(d) Clouds.

2. The Chorus uses all of the following likening the destruction and violation of the city to the destruction and violation of a woman except:
(a) Spiritual.
(b) Intellectual.
(c) Physical.
(d) Moral.

3. Plays based on Greek legend tend to be very _____.
(a) Serene.
(b) Peaceful.
(c) Violent.
(d) Calm.

4. Seven Against Thebes is structured in what form?
(a) New Age.
(b) Traditional.
(c) Contemporary.
(d) Modern.

5. What is the name of a group of individual actors speaking with the thoughts, emotions, and reactions of a single character?
(a) The Chorus.
(b) The Scout.
(c) The Joker.
(d) The Messenger.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is another name for the Scout?

2. After Oedipus' adopts father is killed, Oedipus seeks revenge and kills _______ .

3. The Chorus formally pray to Zeus and the other gods, asking them _____________.

4. What term does Eteocles and the Chorus use to describe the city of Thebes?

5. The image of Thebes is considered the ______ of its citizens.

(see the answer key)

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