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Name: _________________________ | Period: ___________________ |
This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. The play "Seven Agaist Thebes" is the third in a _______ of plays.
(a) Tragedy.
(b) Comedy.
(c) Trilogy.
(d) Series.
2. Why is Eteocles considered to be an illegal king?
(a) He is not old enough to be king.
(b) He is not married.
(c) He broke his agreement with his brother.
(d) He is not originally from Thebes.
3. At the end of the first year, what does Eteocles refused to do?
(a) Find a wife.
(b) Feed the hungry.
(c) Give up the throne.
(d) Fight the war.
4. Plays based on Greek legend tend to be very _____.
(a) Violent.
(b) Calm.
(c) Serene.
(d) Peaceful.
5. Plays in ancient Greece are produced as part of what type of ceremony?
(a) A pilgrimage.
(b) A eulogy.
(c) An offering.
(d) A religious festival.
Short Answer Questions
1. Plays performed in ancient Greece highlight all of the following aspects of city life, except _____.
2. Who is the King of Thebes at the opening of part 1?
3. Where does Polyneices go to marry a princess?
4. Any citizen in the _____ would know the story, or myth, that "Seven Against Thebes" is based on.
5. The Chorus of Women represents ___________.
Short Essay Questions
1. Who says, "If the gods [demand] evil, no man can evade it?" To whom is this character saying that to? What is this character referring to?
2. Why is it important that the Scout find out about Polyneice's army?
3. Why does Eteocles make the Chorus change the way they pray? What was the Chorus praying about? What does Eteocles suggest the Chorus pray for?
4. Why would Eteocles and Polyneices plot to kill their father?
5. Describe the genre and tone of the overall play.
6. How is the theme of family portrayed in this play?
7. According to the Chorus, how are old women and young virgins equal victims for the attacking army?
8. Give two examples of the theme: power of curses as seen in the play, Seven Against Thebes.
9. Describe Laius' character.
10. What threat does Eteocles give to the citizens of Thebes? Why do you think Eteocles threatens the citizens?
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