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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Chorus of Women represents ___________.
(a) The army.
(b) The city.
(c) The universe.
(d) The country.

2. Who is the King of Thebes in the beginning of the Background?
(a) Oedipus.
(b) Laius.
(c) Polyneices.
(d) Eteocles.

3. The imagery in general represents a basic element of the Greek philosophy of ________.
(a) Space.
(b) Time.
(c) Location.
(d) Existence.

4. The Oracle foretells Laius that Oedipus would one day ______ him.
(a) Lie.
(b) Blind.
(c) Kill.
(d) Imprision.

5. Who are the group of women of Thebes who rushes on in a panic?
(a) The Chorus.
(b) The Farmers.
(c) The Singers.
(d) The Messenger.

Short Answer Questions

1. _______ rescues Oedipus and raises him to adulthood.

2. Plays in ancient Greece are produced as part of what type of ceremony?

3. Where does Polyneices go to marry a princess?

4. In the opening of the Background, Laius has kidnapped, assaulted and murdered ______ son?

5. Who kills Oedipus' adopted father in the Background section of the play?

(see the answer key)

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