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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who exclaims, "Their breasts exposed to the conqueror's view?"
(a) The Chorus.
(b) Polyneices.
(c) King of Argos.
(d) Eteocles.

2. "White haired" women, "housewives," and young virgins are all described to be ___________.
(a) Equal beings.
(b) Equal victims.
(c) Equal criminals.
(d) Equal culprits.

3. Why is Tydeus forbidden to cross the river?
(a) He doesn't have a ship.
(b) It's against his religion.
(c) The omens aren't good.
(d) He can't swim.

4. Who promises to "bring this man [Polyneices] to his harbor, and he shall enjoy his father's city?"
(a) Ismene.
(b) Dike.
(c) Aktor.
(d) Antigone.

5. Who is the fourth general the Scout describes as constantly shouting out his war cry and acting almost insane with blood lust?
(a) Parthenopaios.
(b) Megareus.
(c) Hippomedon.
(d) Melanippus.

Short Answer Questions

1. The principle contrast in Part 2 represents traditional male and female differences in the thought about __________.

2. What imagery does the Chorus use to illustrate the situation of Eteocles and his family?

3. How does Eteocles try to calm the Chorus in Part 2?

4. Eteocles' story and actions echo the story and actions of which other story?

5. Who does Eteocles send to face the third general?

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