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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Creon tell the Chorus about Antigone in Part 6?
(a) She is only fulfilling her ultimate destiny.
(b) She was born to die this way.
(c) She is an unrepentant fool.
(d) She is a threat to his authority.

2. What instrument was used to throw earth on Polynices's body in Part 4?
(a) A small child's shovel.
(b) A rotted piece of wood.
(c) A piece of a broken green bowl.
(d) A large stick.

3. Who are Eteocles and Polynices?
(a) Sons of King Oedipus.
(b) Men named as rulers of Thebes.
(c) Antigone's brothers.
(d) All answers are correct.

4. In Part 3, why did Antigone say that she was telling Haemon all the things she was telling him?
(a) Because she wants him to know the truth.
(b) Because she can't marry him.
(c) Because she wants to get married right away.
(d) Because she wants him to know everything.

5. What did Antigone fling at Ismene when they were children?
(a) Stones.
(b) Rotten apples.
(c) Cabbage.
(d) Worms and mud.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Haemon approaches his father in Part 6, what does Creon do?

2. In Part 3, after Antigone explains everything to Haemon, what does she tell him is the only thing he can do to show her that he loves her?

3. What does Jonas say in response to Creon's accusations in Part 4?

4. When Creon tells Antigone to leave, why does Creon stop her in Part 5?

5. How are Haemon and Creon related?

(see the answer key)

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