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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. What does the leader of the group call Polyneices when he is in the midst of battle? A wild __________ screaming.
(a) Bear
(b) Hawk
(c) Tiger
(d) Eagle

2. Polyneices led the attack on his _____________ during that final battle before the play starts.
(a) Father
(b) Father's grave
(c) Sister's home
(d) Own home

3. Who informs the audience of the previous battle during this scene of the play?
(a) The sentry
(b) Antigone
(c) The Chorus
(d) The Messenger

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Creon sees his job as for the general _____________ over personal alliances and over personal friendships.

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

3. And _________, the eldest of the gods, the immortal, the unwearied, doth he wear...

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

5. Creon believes that Antigone deserves nothing more than to find a husband in __________ after what she has done.

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