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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. Who is afraid of Creon's wrath and of breaking the law, even though it would be an honorable action?
(a) Haemon
(b) Antigone
(c) Creon
(d) Ismene

2. What army decided to attack Thebes, though they were driven back during their efforts during the play?
(a) Italian
(b) Greek
(c) Argive
(d) Roman

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose decree proclaims that the body of the fallen man is not to be buried by anyone under punishment of death?

2. Creon acknowledges that __________ is not transferable from one leader to the next. He must earn it.

3. The Chorus in this scene is a group of singers and dancers who are meant to represent the _____________.

4. And ___________, and wind-swift thought, and all the moods that would a state, hath he taught himself.

5. What does Ismene swear to Antigone when she hears of Antigone's decision to act?

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