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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who runs on with news that the seven powerful generals of the attacking army have performed a blood sacrifice?
(a) A carpenter.
(b) A blacksmith.
(c) A scout.
(d) The Chorus.

2. The Chorus refers to the attacks against the city of Thebes as _______.
(a) Sand.
(b) Clouds.
(c) Trees.
(d) Waves.

3. Who exclaims, "Their breasts exposed to the conqueror's view?"
(a) Polyneices.
(b) The Chorus.
(c) Eteocles.
(d) King of Argos.

4. The belief system of ancient Greece is that existence depends upon _____, or the will of the gods?
(a) Destiny.
(b) Luck.
(c) Fate.
(d) Free will.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The principle contrast in Part 2 is between what two objects?

2. What news does the Scout return to Eteocles with in the beginning of part 3?

3. The will of the gods are metaphorically represented by _________.

4. Who is "unmoved by the sound of snorting horses?"

5. The theme of these legends also states that the after-effects can last for generations, which means it's better to listen to the will of __________.

(see the answer key)

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