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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. What does Ismene compliment Antigone on before she leaves her to herself and to her actions?
(a) Jealousy
(b) Pride
(c) Loyalty
(d) Love

2. The Chorus in this ode goes on about the greatness of ___________ when they speak to the audience.
(a) Power
(b) Truth
(c) Blood
(d) Man

3. The Chorus in this scene is a group of singers and dancers who are meant to represent the _____________.
(a) Fates
(b) Common man
(c) Conscience of Creon
(d) Mind of Antigone

4. Creon shouts that the gods do not favor the ________ such as Polyneices who show them disrespect.
(a) Wicked
(b) Warriors
(c) Bastards
(d) Rebels

5. Creon understands the problems of ______, yet elicits duty from them in their support of his decree.
(a) Women
(b) Age
(c) Warriors
(d) Men

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the relationship between Antigone and Ismene, the two women at the start of the story?

2. Man is the most awesome wonder in the _____________, according to the Chorus during the play.

3. What is the walled city that is featured in the actions of this story and drama?

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

5. What did Oedipus do when he realized the incestuous affair that took place with Jocasta?

(see the answer key)

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