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

2. What is not one of the animals that the Chorus notes that man can tame or master?
(a) Bull
(b) Fish
(c) Horse
(d) Beast

3. Who answered the battle cry of Polyneices in the battle where he finally lost his life?
(a) Julius Caesar
(b) Rome
(c) Justinius
(d) Thebes

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

5. What does the leader of the group call Polyneices when he is in the midst of battle? A wild __________ screaming.
(a) Hawk
(b) Eagle
(c) Bear
(d) Tiger

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The two men of cruel fate were born of one _____________ and one mother, according to the Chorus.

3. What is the color of the shield of Polyneices, according to the Chorus in this scene?

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

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

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