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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Ode 2 (Second Stasimon).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the color of the shield of Polyneices, according to the Chorus in this scene?
(a) Red
(b) White
(c) Black
(d) Blue

2. What army decided to attack Thebes, though they were driven back during their efforts during the play?
(a) Argive
(b) Greek
(c) Roman
(d) Italian

3. The Chorus notes that even in evil doings, man can be ___________, but there are consequences to these actions.
(a) Swayed
(b) Happy
(c) Sad
(d) Angry

4. Creon argues that ______________ would be insulted that Antigone decided to bury the body of Polyneices.
(a) Eteocles
(b) Ismene
(c) Polyneices
(d) Oedipus

5. Who was the captive of the Sentry, the person for which the Sentry was responsible during the play?
(a) Antigone
(b) Ismene
(c) Eteocles
(d) Haemon

Short Answer Questions

1. How many captains were at the gates and were matched again during the battle?

2. Thy power, O __________, what human trespass can limit? - the Chorus in this ode during the play.

3. Who informs the audience of the previous battle during this scene of the play?

4. What happened at midday when the guards were watching the body that was not supposed to be buried?

5. Antigone claims she will be ready to face a/an _____________ death if she is caught in her actions.

(see the answer key)

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