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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 3 (Third Episode).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Creon understands the problems of ______, yet elicits duty from them in their support of his decree.
(a) Warriors
(b) Men
(c) Women
(d) Age

2. Creon tells Haemon he is grateful for his ____________ in all matters, and is pleased with Haemon's answer.
(a) Appreciation
(b) Guidance
(c) Allegiance
(d) Attention

3. What is the new tone of this group of citizens that is now speaking to the audience?
(a) Happiness
(b) Compassion
(c) Fear
(d) Hatred

4. Creon is concerned about the people and their worries about having a ____________.
(a) Public hanging
(b) Public stoning
(c) New leader
(d) War

5. Haemon shares with Creon that the people see Antigone as ____________ for the actions she has taken.
(a) Honorable
(b) Reckless
(c) Despicable
(d) Wrong

Short Answer Questions

1. Choragos speaks for the Chorus as ___________, pleading for more active support from others in the city during the play.

2. Eteocles fought for Thebes and thus he will receive a ___________________ after his death.

3. What is the relationship between Eteocles and Polyneices in the play, even though they fight each other?

4. That _______, in turn, in brought low -- by the blood-stained dust die to the gods infernal.

5. What kind of image is used to show the wrath that is passed on to future generations?

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