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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. _______ rescues Oedipus and raises him to adulthood.
(a) Ismene.
(b) A fisherman.
(c) Jocasta.
(d) A farmer.

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

3. The Oracle foretells Laius that Oedipus would one day ______ him.
(a) Lie.
(b) Imprision.
(c) Blind.
(d) Kill.

4. Where does Polyneices go to marry a princess?
(a) The Oracle.
(b) The Spinx.
(c) Greece.
(d) Argos.

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

6. What is the name of the prophet that has foreseen the armies of Argos attacking Thebes soon?
(a) Teiresias.
(b) The Oracle.
(c) The Fury.
(d) Eteocles.

7. Who kills Oedipus' adopted father in the Background section of the play?
(a) Laius.
(b) Eteocles.
(c) Jocasta.
(d) Polyneices.

8. Whose appearance and description of the armies is a typical device of classical Greek theatre?
(a) The Chorus.
(b) The king.
(c) The Scout.
(d) The blacksmith.

9. The story that "Seven Against Thebes" is based on is part of their background as a ____________.
(a) Englishmen.
(b) American.
(c) German.
(d) Greek.

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

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

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

13. Who is Jocasta?
(a) Laius' daughter.
(b) Oedipus' sister.
(c) Oedipus' wife.
(d) Polyneices' wife.

14. What is another name for the manifestation of the Curse of Oedipus?
(a) The Scary.
(b) The Blind.
(c) The Fury.
(d) The Oracle.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the King of Thebes address in the city?

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

3. Why is Eteocles considered to be an illegal king?

4. Which of the following is not a fear of the women of Thebes?

5. When Oedipus' crimes are revealed, what happens to Jocasta?

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