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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The theme of these legends also states that the after-effects can last for generations, which means it's better to listen to the will of __________.
(a) Themselves.
(b) Their ancestors.
(c) Their parents.
(d) The gods.

2. Who exclaims, "Their breasts exposed to the conqueror's view?"
(a) Polyneices.
(b) Eteocles.
(c) King of Argos.
(d) The Chorus.

3. After Oedipus' death, who rules the city of Thebes?
(a) Polyneices.
(b) Antigone.
(c) Eteocles.
(d) Jocasta.

4. Which of the following is not a fear of the women of Thebes?
(a) Disease.
(b) Slavery.
(c) Rape.
(d) Death.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The will of the gods are metaphorically represented by _________.

3. The theme of these legends is that giving in to human passion creates _________.

4. The particular legend of "Seven Against Thebes" resembles what other type of legends?

5. The Chorus uses all of the following likening the destruction and violation of the city to the destruction and violation of a woman except:

(see the answer key)

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