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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. And through the future, near and far, as through the past, shall this ___________ hold good.
(a) Peace
(b) Secret
(c) Law
(d) Whisper

2. The ode also points out that ___________ wrath is passed on to future generations, as seen with Antigone.
(a) God's
(b) The world's
(c) Creon's
(d) A woman's

3. What is the new tone of this group of citizens that is now speaking to the audience?
(a) Hatred
(b) Happiness
(c) Fear
(d) Compassion

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

5. Creon lets the people know that his position is __________ ordained and thus he is the rightful heir.
(a) Parentally
(b) Divinely
(c) Personally
(d) Earthly

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the color of the shield of Polyneices, according to the Chorus in this scene?

2. What is not one of the animals that the Chorus notes that man can tame or master?

3. What did the guards do in order to determine who would deliver the news to Creon?

4. How many gates does Thebes have, according to the Chorus in this scene?

5. Who introduces the character of Creon to the play and to the audience who might be watching the play?

(see the answer key)

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