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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 are the two plays leading up to "Seven Against Thebes" named?
(a) The Oracle and The Spinx.
(b) Polyneices and Eteocles.
(c) Ismene and Antigone.
(d) Laius and Oedipus.

2. After Oedipus' adopts father is killed, Oedipus seeks revenge and kills _______ .
(a) the Oracle of Apollo.
(b) Jocasta.
(c) the King of Argos.
(d) Laius.

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

4. Imagery throughout the play is based on ________.
(a) Jungle and Tigers.
(b) Ships and the Sea.
(c) Sand and Mountains.
(d) Clouds and Birds.

5. Plays performed in ancient Greece highlight all of the following aspects of city life, except _____.
(a) Cultural life.
(b) Religious life.
(c) Social life.
(d) Private life.

Short Answer Questions

1. The image of Thebes is considered the ______ of its citizens.

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

3. The Chorus of Women represents ___________.

4. The imagery in general represents a basic element of the Greek philosophy of ________.

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. According to the Chorus, how are old women and young virgins equal victims for the attacking army?

3. How is the theme of family portrayed in this play?

4. What is the significance of the attacking general Eteoklos, having a name that is similar to Eteocles?

5. Why do you think we are told what is on the shields of the attacking enemy but not what is on Eteocles' general's shields?

6. What is the significance of the seventh battle?

7. What is the importance of the Oracle of Apollo?

8. Why does Eteocles say he is so angry with the Chorus in the beginning of part 2?

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

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

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