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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 the relationship between Polyneices and Antigone in this play?
(a) Nephew and Aunt
(b) Son and mother
(c) Cousins
(d) Brother and sister

3. What is the punishment for burying the body of the soldier in defiance of the decree during the play?
(a) Stoning
(b) Firing squad
(c) Hanging
(d) Poisoning

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

5. Creon realizes he still needs to prove his worth to the people as a _____________.
(a) Friend
(b) Leader
(c) Judge
(d) Fighter

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Antigone throw back in Ismene's face when Ismene says she will be silent about the actions?

2. The ___________ accuse each other of being the one who buried the body illegally during the play.

3. And _________, the eldest of the gods, the immortal, the unwearied, doth he wear...

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

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

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