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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What does Laius do to baby Oedipus after hearing the Oracle foretell Oedipus' future?
(a) He cursed the baby.
(b) He blinded the baby.
(c) He injured the baby's feet.
(d) He killed the baby.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the original language of the play "Seven Against Thebes?"

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

3. The Oracle foretells Laius that Oedipus would one day ______ him.

4. What is the name of Laius' son?

5. Plays based on Greek legend tend to be very _____.

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was it important that Oedipus solved the Riddle of the Sphinx?

2. What threat does Eteocles give to the citizens of Thebes? Why do you think Eteocles threatens the citizens?

3. Give an example of how rebellion and defiance occurs within part 4.

4. What is the role of the Scout? In your opinion is this character important to the play? Why or why not?

5. Is Antigone just in her actions to give Polyneices a proper burial? Explain.

6. What is the irony behind Oedipus solving "the Riddle of the Sphinx with his brilliance" ?

7. Why would Eteocles and Polyneices plot to kill their father?

8. What is the significance of Amphiaraos' shield?

9. Give an example of how imagery is used in part 2.

10. Describe the genre and tone of the overall play.

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