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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Oedipus' death, who rules the city of Thebes?
(a) Eteocles.
(b) Jocasta.
(c) Polyneices.
(d) Antigone.

2. The particular legend of "Seven Against Thebes" resembles what other type of legends?
(a) Roman.
(b) American.
(c) Greek.
(d) Egyptian.

3. Who represents Eteocles' own blindness and bad judgment?
(a) The Spinx.
(b) The soul.
(c) The mind.
(d) Tydeus.

4. Who does Eteocles express his disgust with in Part 2 of the play?
(a) Polyneices.
(b) His army.
(c) King of Argos.
(d) The Chorus.

5. Who is the goddess of justice?
(a) Dike.
(b) Zeus.
(c) Aktor.
(d) Antigone.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of violation is used to describe women being treated like treasures?

2. What is another name for the Scout?

3. Who vows to either kill Eteocles or drive him into exile?

4. Who says, "When they are brave, they are insolent and intolerable, and when they are frightened, they are rash and dangerous?"

5. The image of Thebes is of a ________.

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