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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. Who is afraid of Creon's wrath and of breaking the law, even though it would be an honorable action?
(a) Ismene
(b) Haemon
(c) Creon
(d) Antigone

2. The Chorus assures Antigone in her situation that she will have a peaceful ___________.
(a) History
(b) Death
(c) Family
(d) Afterlife

3. The Chorus states that they believe Antigone to be ____________, and neither illness nor war carries her to her death.
(a) Justified
(b) Cursed
(c) Honorable
(d) Wronged

4. Thy power, O __________, what human trespass can limit? - the Chorus in this ode during the play.
(a) Zeus
(b) Antigone
(c) Oedipus
(d) Creon

5. Who interrogates the Sentry when he reveals the person who is responsible for burying the body?
(a) Haemon
(b) Choragos
(c) Creon
(d) The prophet

Short Answer Questions

1. To what place does Creon believe that Antigone will go after her death for her actions?

2. Haemon points out to his father that the citizens of the city do not see Antigone as a ______________.

3. What kind of image is used to show the wrath that is passed on to future generations?

4. What did Antigone sprinkle over the body of her brother after the winds picked up at midday?

5. Creon believes he will be seen as stronger for refusing to yield to showing ______________ with Antigone.

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