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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 3 (Third Episode).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. But some god strikes them down, and the race hath no __________________, according to the Chorus.
(a) Ending
(b) Peace
(c) Prosperity
(d) Deliverance

2. And _________, the eldest of the gods, the immortal, the unwearied, doth he wear...
(a) Zeus
(b) Creon
(c) The Moon
(d) Earth

3. The ode implies that the woes of Antigone are directly related to her _____________, Oedipus.
(a) Prophet
(b) Son
(c) Cousin
(d) Father

4. "....the disappointment comes on one who knoweth nought till he burn his __________ against the hot fire."
(a) Arm
(b) Hand
(c) Head
(d) Foot

5. What did the guards do in order to determine who would deliver the news to Creon?
(a) Drew swords
(b) Drew straws
(c) Wrestled
(d) Threw dice

Short Answer Questions

1. Creon understands the problems of ______, yet elicits duty from them in their support of his decree.

2. Creon tells Haemon he is grateful for his ____________ in all matters, and is pleased with Haemon's answer.

3. Man is considered to be the one who has ____________ animals, according to the content of the ode.

4. Man has even taught himself, according to the Chorus, to flee the arrows of the ____________.

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

(see the answer key)

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