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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 sees his job as for the general _____________ over personal alliances and over personal friendships.
(a) Good
(b) Riches
(c) Military
(d) Peace

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

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

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

5. Eteocles fought for Thebes and thus he will receive a ___________________ after his death.
(a) Statue in his memory
(b) Full military burial
(c) Book
(d) Pension for his family

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the punishment for burying the body of the soldier in defiance of the decree during the play?

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

4. What is not one of the animals that the Chorus notes that man can tame or master?

5. Polyneices led the attack on his _____________ during that final battle before the play starts.

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