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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Men see the act of combat as _________.
(a) Horrifying.
(b) Glorious.
(c) Duty.
(d) Gruesome.

2. What does Eteocles accuse the Chorus of being?
(a) Cowards.
(b) Liars.
(c) Disloyal.
(d) Brave.

3. Who does Eteocles express his disgust with in Part 2 of the play?
(a) The Chorus.
(b) Polyneices.
(c) His army.
(d) King of Argos.

4. In the conclusion of the play, "with one final piece of 'ship' " is considered what literary term?
(a) Imagery.
(b) Irony.
(c) Simile.
(d) Metaphor.

5. Eteocles is urged to do what by the scout?
(a) Prepare to defend the city.
(b) Go hide.
(c) Run away.
(d) Demolish the city.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Eteocles pray to in the beginning of part 1?

2. What does Eteocles compare Thebes and its land to?

3. What news does the Scout return to Eteocles with in the beginning of part 3?

4. Who prays to the gods to guide and inspire Eteocles' generals to victory?

5. Who says, "The grief of kindred is the bond and link of mankind, common to all, unchanging?"

(see the answer key)

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