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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is Jocasta?
(a) Oedipus' sister.
(b) Laius' daughter.
(c) Polyneices' wife.
(d) Oedipus' wife.

3. 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) The gods.
(b) Their ancestors.
(c) Their parents.
(d) Themselves.

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

5. What is another name for the manifestation of the Curse of Oedipus?
(a) The Fury.
(b) The Oracle.
(c) The Scary.
(d) The Blind.

Short Answer Questions

1. The people of Thebes regard Oedipus as a ________.

2. Eteocles is urged to do what by the scout?

3. What type of violation is used to describe women seeing their husbands, sons, and brothers killed?

4. What is the genre of Seven Against Thebes?

5. The story that "Seven Against Thebes" is based on is part of their background as a ____________.

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