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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Eteocles suggest the Chorus pray about?
2. How does Eteocles try to calm the Chorus in Part 2?
3. Who represents Eteocles' stubbornness while his shield represents Eteocles' passions?
4. The Chorus formally pray to Zeus and the other gods, asking them _____________.
5. Eteocles and the Chorus express themselves through which literary element?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the power of law represented in Seven Against Thebes. What power and limitations exists within the legal system? How do these laws directly affect Antigone?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the concept of fear as presented in the play. Describe the Chorus' fear. Is their fear justified?
Essay Topic 3
How does the idea of battle and war differ between men and women?
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