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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the oldest and more experienced general in Eteocles' army?

2. Who does Eteocles send to face Tydeus?

3. What emblem is on Tydeus' shield?

4. Who is the fourth general the Scout describes as constantly shouting out his war cry and acting almost insane with blood lust?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does the idea of battle and war differ between men and women?

Essay Topic 2

Describe in detail one of the seven battle match-ups. Who was fighting? What was on the enemy's shield? Why did Eteocles match his general with this particular enemy?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the idea of blindness and bad judgment in the play Seven Against Thebes.

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