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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of violation is used to describe women being treated like treasures?
(a) Physical.
(b) Spiritual.
(c) Biological.
(d) Emotional.

2. Imagery throughout the play is based on ________.
(a) Ships and the Sea.
(b) Jungle and Tigers.
(c) Clouds and Birds.
(d) Sand and Mountains.

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

4. What is another name for the Scout?
(a) Joker.
(b) Prophet.
(c) Messenger.
(d) Chorus.

5. The principle contrast in Part 2 is between what two objects?
(a) Animals.
(b) Smell.
(c) Tastes.
(d) Noise.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Imagery is used throughout the play to describe the _______ of women.

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

5. What is the name of the prophet that has foreseen the armies of Argos attacking Thebes soon?

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