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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. Antigone reminds Ismene of family __________ when she tries to reason with her about her actions.
(a) Punishments
(b) Loyalty
(c) Blood
(d) History

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

3. Who introduces the character of Creon to the play and to the audience who might be watching the play?
(a) Creon
(b) Ismene
(c) Choragos
(d) Antigone

4. Who killed herself when she realized the incestuous relationship had taken place?
(a) Eurydice
(b) Hera
(c) Antigone
(d) Jocasta

5. What did the person who tried to bury the body use in order to start to cover Polyneices up?
(a) Cement
(b) Loose dirt
(c) A blanket
(d) Smoke

Short Answer Questions

1. Creon lets the people know that his position is __________ ordained and thus he is the rightful heir.

2. How many gates does Thebes have, according to the Chorus in this scene?

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

4. Creon shares that he will not show any ___________ in his rule nor will he patronize anyone.

5. Who is the leader of the group who is telling the story within this section of the play?

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