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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. The Chorus goes on to celebrate man as the ____________ of all beasts in the world during the play.
(a) Owner
(b) Master
(c) Killer
(d) Keeper

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

3. What were Polyneices' jaws filled with, according to the speeches of the Chorus in this scene?
(a) Swords
(b) Our gore
(c) Goats
(d) Fire

4. Creon believes there is no greater evil than _____________ for that is what destroys households and nations.
(a) Love
(b) Peace
(c) Pride
(d) Anarchy

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Man is held in _________ for his stamina and his spirit, no matter what other things he might do.

2. If you are to be weak in your allegiances, Creon says, make it to a ____________.

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

4. Polyneices led the attack on his _____________ during that final battle before the play starts.

5. The ode also points out that ___________ wrath is passed on to future generations, as seen with Antigone.

(see the answer key)

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