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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Ode 4 (Fourth Stasimon).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Thou, a ruler to whom ____________ brings not old age, dwellest in the dazzling splendour of Olympus.
(a) Time
(b) Temptation
(c) Night
(d) Peace

2. What is the color of the shield of Polyneices, according to the Chorus in this scene?
(a) Black
(b) White
(c) Red
(d) Blue

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

4. What does Antigone throw back in Ismene's face when Ismene says she will be silent about the actions?
(a) Her incestuous relationship with her brother
(b) Her bloodline
(c) Her cowardice
(d) Her false promises

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What happened at midday when the guards were watching the body that was not supposed to be buried?

3. But some god strikes them down, and the race hath no __________________, according to the Chorus.

4. Creon tells Haemon he is grateful for his ____________ in all matters, and is pleased with Haemon's answer.

5. Where was King Lycurgus imprisoned for offending a certain goddesses who preside over the people?

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