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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. Creon shares that he will not show any ___________ in his rule nor will he patronize anyone.
(a) Contentment
(b) Fear
(c) Peace
(d) Mercy

2. What is the other name for God that is used by the Chorus in this scene of the play and throughout the play?
(a) Zeus
(b) Creon
(c) Apollo
(d) Mercury

3. The ___________ accuse each other of being the one who buried the body illegally during the play.
(a) Chorus
(b) Women
(c) Prisoners
(d) Guards

4. Whose decree proclaims that the body of the fallen man is not to be buried by anyone under punishment of death?
(a) Choragos
(b) Creon's
(c) Haemon's
(d) Oedipus'

5. The two men of cruel fate were born of one _____________ and one mother, according to the Chorus.
(a) Father
(b) God
(c) Evil
(d) Sire

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the one force from which the Chorus notes that man is not immune?

3. Creon understands the problems of ______, yet elicits duty from them in their support of his decree.

4. At what time of day does the story taking place in the play begin?

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

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