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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Oracle foretells Laius that Oedipus would one day ______ his mother.
(a) Marry..
(b) Blind.
(c) Betray.
(d) Kill.

2. Who does the King of Thebes address in the city?
(a) Male citizens.
(b) Working citizens.
(c) All citizens.
(d) Women citizens.

3. The will of the gods are metaphorically represented by _________.
(a) The Land.
(b) The Ocean.
(c) The Sky.
(d) The Earth.

4. What does Eteocles compare Thebes and its land to?
(a) Their father.
(b) Their mother.
(c) Their sister.
(d) Their brother.

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

6. Who are the group of women of Thebes who rushes on in a panic?
(a) The Messenger.
(b) The Singers.
(c) The Chorus.
(d) The Farmers.

7. Human beings are metaphorically represented by ________.
(a) The Ocean.
(b) Ships.
(c) Airplanes.
(d) Castles.

8. What is the original language of the play "Seven Against Thebes?"
(a) English.
(b) Islamic.
(c) Arabic.
(d) Greek.

9. Eteocles is urged to do what by the scout?
(a) Go hide.
(b) Demolish the city.
(c) Run away.
(d) Prepare to defend the city.

10. What does Eteocles compare his position to?
(a) A ring leader.
(b) A Captain of a ship.
(c) A Master.
(d) A soldier.

11. To go against the will of the gods, or to make them angry, is to risk destruction. This is considered the _____ of the play.
(a) Plot.
(b) Scene.
(c) Moral.
(d) Theme.

12. Seven Against Thebes is structured in what form?
(a) Modern.
(b) New Age.
(c) Traditional.
(d) Contemporary.

13. Which of the following is not a fear of the women of Thebes?
(a) Rape.
(b) Disease.
(c) Slavery.
(d) Death.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Laius' son?

2. Who conspires to kill Oedipus at the end of the Background section?

3. The people of Thebes regard Oedipus as a ________.

4. What does Laius do to baby Oedipus after hearing the Oracle foretell Oedipus' future?

5. Who kills Oedipus' adopted father in the Background section of the play?

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