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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The women of Thebes pray to the gods to remember their faithfulness and protect them so they can continue to do what?
(a) Worship.
(b) Provide for their family.
(c) Work.
(d) Raise children.

2. Where does Eteocles go to prepare for war?
(a) The caves.
(b) Council Chambers.
(c) The meadow.
(d) Argos.

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. Eteocles vows not to be afraid of Tydeus and does all of the following except:
(a) Charges Tydeus with blindness .
(b) Charges Tydeus with deafness.
(c) Ridicules the prophet.
(d) Charges Tydeus with bad judgement.

5. What symbol is on Amphiaraos' shield?
(a) A Dove.
(b) Nothing.
(c) The Typhon.
(d) The Spinx.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who solves the Riddle of the Spinx?

2. Who runs on with news that the seven powerful generals of the attacking army have performed a blood sacrifice?

3. The Chorus refers to the attacks against the city of Thebes as _______.

4. Who persuades his father-in-law to join with him and win the throne of Thebes by force?

5. Who does Eteocles express his disgust with in Part 2 of the play?

(see the answer key)

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