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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Laius is regarded as a _______ in the city of Thebes.
(a) Hero.
(b) Tyrant.
(c) Nobleman.
(d) Mastermind.

2. The principle contrast in Part 2 represents traditional male and female differences in the thought about __________.
(a) War.
(b) Politics.
(c) Economics.
(d) Voting.

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

4. In the opening of the Background, Laius has kidnapped, assaulted and murdered ______ son?
(a) Pelops'.
(b) Oedipus'.
(c) Eteocles'.
(d) Polyneices'.

5. Who punishes Laius for kidnapping and murdering his friend's son?
(a) The Oracle of Apollo.
(b) King of Thebes.
(c) King of Argos.
(d) The Spinx.

Short Answer Questions

1. The image of Thebes is considered the ______ of its citizens.

2. What is the setting of the play?

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

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

5. What is the name of a group of individual actors speaking with the thoughts, emotions, and reactions of a single character?

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