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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. That __________ which neither sleep, the all-ensnaring, not the untiring months of the gods can master.
(a) Power
(b) Honesty
(c) Spirit
(d) Truth

2. The Chorus points out the evil that is in _________ especially in relation to the situation with Antigone and Creon.
(a) Pride
(b) Power
(c) Punishment
(d) Peace

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

4. What else does the Chorus remind the audience that man is strong in?
(a) Love
(b) Friendship
(c) Wit
(d) Riches

5. Where does the Chorus state that Polyneices came from when he entered into battle?
(a) Thebes
(b) Argos
(c) Sicily
(d) Rome

Short Answer Questions

1. The Chorus goes on to celebrate man as the ____________ of all beasts in the world during the play.

2. The power that crosses the ____________ sea, driven by the stormy south-wind, making a path under...

3. Haemon tells Creon, "It is not __________ never to yield to reason!" within their discussion of Antigone.

4. How many captains were at the gates and were matched again during the battle?

5. _________ supported the Thebans as he does not support the proud, like Polyneices and his army.

(see the answer key)

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