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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is nicknamed "Killer of many?"
(a) Polyphontes.
(b) Kapaneus.
(c) Eteoklos.
(d) Parthenopaios.

2. How does Eteocles try to calm the Chorus in Part 2?
(a) He tells them to get out of Thebes.
(b) He doesn't.
(c) He gives them a formal prayer to offer the gods.
(d) He tells them all is well.

3. The Chorus briefly gives in to fear and imagines what will happen to the city if what occurs?
(a) The enemy loses.
(b) The enemy never shows.
(c) The enemy wins.
(d) They join the army.

4. Eteocles vows not to be afraid of Tydeus and does all of the following except:
(a) Charges Tydeus with deafness.
(b) Charges Tydeus with blindness .
(c) Ridicules the prophet.
(d) Charges Tydeus with bad judgement.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Eteocles send to face Tydeus?

2. Who represents Eteocles' stubbornness while his shield represents Eteocles' passions?

3. Eteocles instructs the Chorus to pray for ________ instead of safety?

4. What emblem is on Tydeus' shield?

5. Who is the goddess of justice?

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