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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Being buried without ceremony was considered ___________, in the time of this story.
(a) The most popular burial.
(b) The worst thing that could happen.
(c) The best thing that could happen.
(d) Unheard of.

2. How many of the Chorus members sides with and supports Antigone?
(a) 1/2.
(b) 1/3.
(c) 1/4.
(d) All members.

3. Why is Tydeus forbidden to cross the river?
(a) It's against his religion.
(b) He doesn't have a ship.
(c) The omens aren't good.
(d) He can't swim.

4. Who vows to either kill Eteocles or drive him into exile?
(a) Parthenopaios.
(b) Polyneices.
(c) Kapaneus.
(d) Tydeus.

5. Who does Eteocle appoint as the last and head general?
(a) Himself.
(b) A blacksmith.
(c) Polyneices.
(d) Antigone.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Eteocles accuse of bringing down the city's morale?

2. What does the Chorus do when they hear the sounds of attack from outside the walls?

3. The image of Thebes is of a ________.

4. When Oedipus' crimes are revealed, what happens to Jocasta?

5. The Chorus briefly gives in to fear and imagines what will happen to the city if what occurs?

(see the answer key)

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