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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who urges Eteocles not to "take on the violence of your brother?"

2. What term does Eteocles and the Chorus use to describe the city of Thebes?

3. Eteocles' refusal to respect his agreement with Polyneices indicates his desire to ___________.

4. What is on Parthenopaios' shield?

5. What is an ode?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the relationship between parents and children in the play "Seven Against Thebes."

Essay Topic 2

Would you classify Eteocles as an honorable king or a family traitor? Give examples to support your opinion.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the idea of family loyalty as viewed by Antigone to that of Eteocles.

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