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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Ode 1 (First Stasimon).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Without ______________, he meets nothing that must come; only against Death shall he call for aid in vain.
(a) Resource
(b) A woman
(c) Love
(d) Rulers

2. The king cautions against the _____________ and the power of bribery in breaking his decree.
(a) Riches
(b) Temptation
(c) Strength
(d) Evil

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

4. Ismene feels powerless as a __________ at the start of the story, in addition to her family background.
(a) Sister
(b) Woman
(c) Queen
(d) Mother

5. _________ supported the Thebans as he does not support the proud, like Polyneices and his army.
(a) Eteocles
(b) Haemon
(c) Creon
(d) God

Short Answer Questions

1. The Chorus in this ode goes on about the greatness of ___________ when they speak to the audience.

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

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

4. The Chorus does not condone ______________ or even the entertainment of such thoughts.

5. What does Ismene compliment Antigone on before she leaves her to herself and to her actions?

(see the answer key)

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