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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Human beings are metaphorically represented by ________.

2. Where does Polyneices go to marry a princess?

3. What does Eteocles compare Thebes and its land to?

4. In the opening of the Background, Laius has kidnapped, assaulted and murdered ______ son?

5. What is the genre of Seven Against Thebes?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Were Oedipus and Jocasta's reaction to their incestuous relations justified? Explain.

3. 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?

4. Describe Laius' reaction to the Oracle's foreshadowing of Oedipus' life. Was his reaction justified? Explain.

5. What is a dirge? Who says the dirge and for what reason was it used?

6. How are women treated during wartime according to part 1 of the play? Why do you think women were treated in the manner?

7. Describe the relationship between Eteocles and Polyneices.

8. Describe Laius' character.

9. Describe the theme of blindness.

10. Was the decision between Eteocles and Polyneices to share time as king of Thebes a fair and just agreement? Explain.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Seven Against Thebes is set in a male-dominated society full of violence and war. What role do women play in this society?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the characters of: King Laius, King Oedipus, and King Eteocles.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the theme of possession and control. Who best represents this theme? Give a detailed example.

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