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Antigone | Quiz

Jean Anouilh
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Antigone | Quiz

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1)

In Part 3, as Nurse is wondering what is wrong with Antigone, who enters the room? (from Part 3)

Polynices.
Creon.
Ismene.
Haemon.
2)

Once Creon finds out about his wife's death, he says that the dead are asleep and ___________________________. (from Part 7)

He can't wait to join them.
It must be good to sleep.
It is the deepest sleep of all.
He has no choice to stay awake.
3)

What does Ismene say she can't do in Part 3? (from Part 3)

Sleep.
All of the answers are correct.
Believe that Haemon wants to marry Antigone.
Find the brooch Antigone was asking for.
4)

In Part 3, why did Antigone say that she was telling Haemon all the things she was telling him? (from Part 3)

Because she wants him to know the truth.
Because she wants him to know everything.
Because she wants to get married right away.
Because she can't marry him.
5)

In Part 3, Ismene urges Antigone not to what? (from Part 3)

Delay the inevitable.
Go to the castle without assistance.
Attempt what's beyond her strength.
All answers are correct.
6)

In Part 4, the Chorus says there are four aspects of a tragedy. What is one of those aspects? (from Part 4)

It is depressing and convoluted.
It is simple and straightforward.
It is uncomfortable.
It is tenuous and unrelenting.
7)

How does Creon's wife eventually die? (from Part 7)

She is run over by a horse.
Creon kills her with poison so she won't grieve Haemon's death.
Of a broken heart.
She slits her own throat.
8)

What does the Chorus say about the living in Part 7? (from Part 7)

They are mourning the dead.
They are sleeping peacefully.
They are getting on with their lives.
They will never recover.
9)

In Part 4, what does Creon say will happen to Jonas if he keeps quiet? (from Part 4)

He will be reassigned, but his fellow guards will be executed.
He will be forgiven.
He will keep his job.
He will live.
10)

In Part 3, when Haemon is about to respond to all of Antigone's comments, what does she force him to do? (from Part 3)

Stop crying.
Kneel at her feet.
Leave.
Think about what he's going to say before he says it.
11)

When Haemon approaches his father in Part 6, what does Creon do? (from Part 6)

Tells him to marry Ismene instead.
Tells him that he will one day be king.
Tells him to talk to Antigone.
Tells him to forget Antigone.
12)

What does Antigone say when Creon confronts her about covering Polynices? (from Part 4)

She admits doing so.
She stays silent.
She vehemently denies the accusation.
She blames it on the guards.
13)

In Part 3, under what conditions does Ismene think Antigone will perform the task Ismene fears she will? (from Part 3)

Pounding rain.
Broad daylight.
Smothering midnight.
Driving snow.
14)

How does Antigone leave at the very end of Part 6? (from Part 6)

Calmly.
Unwillingly.
Crying and shaking.
Fighting and screaming.
15)

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? (from Part 3)

Commit suicide.
Marry her right away.
Give her the money she needs.
Leave.
16)

In Part 5, how does Creon respond to Antigone's accusation after he explains the reason behind his actions? (from Part 5)

He admits that it is the truth.
He orders the guards to take her away.
He asks her for forgiveness.
He throws Antigone to the ground.
17)

What is Jonas asking Antigone when the guards burst in? (from Part 6)

To whom to deliver the letter.
Why her sister wasn't there.
To which saint to pray.
Why she is making such a sacrifice.
18)

What does Creon say will happen if Antigone succeeds in burying Polynices? (from Part 5)

Her whole world will be destroyed.
His body will be burned uncermoniously.
He will be exhumed.
She will be arrested and put to death.
19)

What does Haemon do when Creon grabs him in Part 7? (from Part 7)

Curses Creon and kills himself.
Spits at Creon and kills himself.
Kills Creon and then kills himself.
Kills all of the guards and then kills himself.
20)

What does the Chorus say about the dead in Part 7? (from Part 7)

They are forever honored.
They are being forgotten.
They will live on into eternity.
They are buried and rotting.
21)

What was Jonas doing when he discovered Antigone covering Polynices's body? (from Part 4)

Talking to the other guards.
Reading.
Sleeping.
Getting tobacco.
22)

In Part 5, why does Antigone ask Creon to kill her in a certain way? (from Part 5)

Because she can't be brave forever.
Because she wants Thebes to know how their king treats honorable people.
Because she doesn't want to make a scene.
Because she doesn't want to be tortured.
23)

What does Jonas do when Creon tells him what he is going to do to the guards for their lack of awareness in Part 4? (from Part 4)

Stands stoically and agrees.
Runs away.
Pleads for his life, saying he has a family.
Remarks on the cruelty of the king.
24)

In Part 5, what does Creon say about Polynices and Eteocles? (from Part 5)

They were good brothers to her.
They were heroes, but Creon must find a way to make a point.
They killed their father to inherit the throne.
They were not leaders fit for the crown.
25)

What did Antigone do to try to find out if Haemon really wanted her in Part 3? (from Part 3)

Dressed in Ismenes clothes and makeup.
Sent another woman in her place to see if Haemon would slip.
Wrote hm a love letter.
Tried to seduce him.
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