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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 1 (First Episode).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the relationship between Polyneices and Antigone in this play?
(a) Cousins
(b) Son and mother
(c) Nephew and Aunt
(d) Brother and sister

2. Creon lets the people know that his position is __________ ordained and thus he is the rightful heir.
(a) Personally
(b) Earthly
(c) Parentally
(d) Divinely

3. What is the relationship between Antigone and Ismene, the two women at the start of the story?
(a) Lovers
(b) Cousins
(c) Friends
(d) Sisters

4. What does Ismene compliment Antigone on before she leaves her to herself and to her actions?
(a) Jealousy
(b) Pride
(c) Love
(d) Loyalty

5. Choragos speaks for the Chorus as ___________, pleading for more active support from others in the city during the play.
(a) Citizens
(b) Creon
(c) Children
(d) Women

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Oedipus do when he realized the incestuous affair that took place with Jocasta?

3. Polyneices led the attack on his _____________ during that final battle before the play starts.

4. What is the walled city that is featured in the actions of this story and drama?

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

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