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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The image of Thebes is of a ________.
(a) Teenager.
(b) Child.
(c) Woman.
(d) Man.

2. According to the Chorus, what are the Gods a source of?
(a) Happiness.
(b) Peace.
(c) Hope.
(d) Bravery.

3. Why is Eteocles considered to be an illegal king?
(a) He is not originally from Thebes.
(b) He broke his agreement with his brother.
(c) He is not married.
(d) He is not old enough to be king.

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

5. As punishment for his crime, if Laius fathered any children, what would happen to the city of Thebes?
(a) It would be infested.
(b) It would be destroyed.
(c) It would be safe.
(d) It would rule all nations.

Short Answer Questions

1. Traditionally, women are more concerned with _________.

2. Plays based on Greek legend usually involve a generation after generation repeating a ______.

3. The particular legend of "Seven Against Thebes" resembles what other type of legends?

4. What is another name for the manifestation of the Curse of Oedipus?

5. Where does Polyneices go to marry a princess?

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