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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is a Spinx?
(a) Half-man, half-lion.
(b) Half-woman, half-goat.
(c) Half-woman, half-lion.
(d) Half-man, half-horse.

2. What type of violation is used to describe women being treated like treasures?
(a) Biological.
(b) Spiritual.
(c) Physical.
(d) Emotional.

3. Who runs on with news that the seven powerful generals of the attacking army have performed a blood sacrifice?
(a) A blacksmith.
(b) A scout.
(c) The Chorus.
(d) A carpenter.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Eteocles tells the men that the battle has ______.

2. What are the two plays leading up to "Seven Against Thebes" named?

3. The Chorus of Women represents ___________.

4. What is the name of Laius' son?

5. The Oracle foretells Laius that Oedipus would one day ______ his mother.

(see the answer key)

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