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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Parados.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What were Polyneices' jaws filled with, according to the speeches of the Chorus in this scene?
(a) Swords
(b) Goats
(c) Our gore
(d) Fire

2. Who answered the battle cry of Polyneices in the battle where he finally lost his life?
(a) Thebes
(b) Justinius
(c) Rome
(d) Julius Caesar

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

4. At what time of day does the story taking place in the play begin?
(a) Midafternoon
(b) Twilight
(c) Dawn
(d) Midnight

5. What is believed to be on Ismene and Antigone as a result of Oedipus and Jocasta's actions?
(a) Blessing
(b) Curse
(c) Genetic disease
(d) A burden of making things right

Short Answer Questions

1. Who killed herself when she realized the incestuous relationship had taken place?

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

3. The Chorus celebrates the slaying of the two men to be the ultimate __________ victory.

4. Who slew Polyneices during that final battle that caused him to be left without a proper burial?

5. Who is the leader of the group who is telling the story within this section of the play?

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