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

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

3. Who slew Polyneices during that final battle that caused him to be left without a proper burial?
(a) Haemon
(b) Antigone
(c) Eteocles
(d) Creon

4. Man is considered to be the one who has ____________ animals, according to the content of the ode.
(a) Killed
(b) Named all
(c) Tamed
(d) Eaten

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Antigone reminds Ismene of family __________ when she tries to reason with her about her actions.

3. What is the relationship between Polyneices and Antigone in this play?

4. The Chorus celebrates the slaying of the two men to be the ultimate __________ victory.

5. What were Polyneices' jaws filled with, according to the speeches of the Chorus in this scene?

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