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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. Man is the most awesome wonder in the _____________, according to the Chorus during the play.
(a) God's realm
(b) Earth
(c) City
(d) Universe

2. Creon is delighted that Haemon's fascination with ____________ seems to be eroding during this scene during the play.
(a) Ismene
(b) Oedipus
(c) Zeus
(d) Antigone

3. The Chorus does not condone ______________ or even the entertainment of such thoughts.
(a) Women rulers
(b) Peace
(c) Anarachy
(d) Blasphemy

4. What is the one force from which the Chorus notes that man is not immune?
(a) Death
(b) Disease
(c) Taxes
(d) Birth

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Man turns the soil of the land with the offspring of ____________, according to the ode.

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

3. _____________ are many, and none is more important than man.

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

5. Creon believes there is no greater evil than _____________ for that is what destroys households and nations.

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