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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Ode 4 (Fourth Stasimon).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Antigone throw back in Ismene's face when Ismene says she will be silent about the actions?
(a) Her bloodline
(b) Her false promises
(c) Her incestuous relationship with her brother
(d) Her cowardice

2. Antigone reminds Ismene of family __________ when she tries to reason with her about her actions.
(a) History
(b) Loyalty
(c) Blood
(d) Punishments

3. Who is the Greek goddess of love and of beauty, according to history and to the Chorus?
(a) Helen of Troy
(b) Venus
(c) Aphrodite
(d) Hera

4. If you are to be weak in your allegiances, Creon says, make it to a ____________.
(a) Sentry
(b) Man
(c) Woman
(d) God

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

Short Answer Questions

1. "....the disappointment comes on one who knoweth nought till he burn his __________ against the hot fire."

2. Creon believes that Antigone deserves nothing more than to find a husband in __________ after what she has done.

3. Whose body is to be left out to be pecked and torn apart, without a proper military burial?

4. At what time of day does the story taking place in the play begin?

5. What is the relationship between Antigone and Ismene, the two women at the start of the story?

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