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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Creon asks where Antigone is going in Part 5, what does she say?
(a) She tells him that he knows.
(b) She tells him that she is going back to bed.
(c) She tells him that it is none of his business.
(d) She tells him that she is going to talk to Haemon.

2. Who is the youth alone on the other side of the stage?
(a) The Page Boy.
(b) The Messenger.
(c) The Ignominious One.
(d) The Fiance.

3. In Part 4, the Chorus says there are four aspects of a tragedy. What is one of those aspects?
(a) The characters must surrender to the will of fate.
(b) Broken relationships will inevitably follow.
(c) The characters must all die at the end.
(d) There is no comic relief to be found.

4. What does Ismene fear Antigone will do if Ismene takes her eyes off of Antigone?
(a) Elope.
(b) Bury Polynices.
(c) Run away.
(d) Kill herself.

5. What is Creon's occupation?
(a) The king's treasurer.
(b) King of Thebes.
(c) Court messenger.
(d) Page.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 2, for what does the Nurse chastise Antigone and Ismene?

2. In Part 5, when Creon explains his reasoning behind his actions, of what does Antigone accuse him?

3. What does Ismene say she can't do in Part 3?

4. What is the initial result when Eteocles refuses to honor the agreement with Polynices?

5. Polynices is Ismene's ______________.

(see the answer key)

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