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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Antigone claims she will be ready to face a/an _____________ death if she is caught in her actions.
(a) Quick
(b) Honorable
(c) Painful
(d) Easy

4. Who informs the audience of the previous battle during this scene of the play?
(a) The sentry
(b) The Messenger
(c) The Chorus
(d) Antigone

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose decree proclaims that the body of the fallen man is not to be buried by anyone under punishment of death?

2. What is the color of the shield of Polyneices, according to the Chorus in this scene?

3. Ismene feels powerless as a __________ at the start of the story, in addition to her family background.

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

5. What were Polyneices' jaws filled with, according to the speeches of the Chorus in this scene?

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