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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. Creon believes he will be seen as stronger for refusing to yield to showing ______________ with Antigone.
(a) Anger
(b) Gratitude
(c) Mercy
(d) Patience

2. The Greek goddess of love much enjoys watching men's foolishness when it comes to ___________.
(a) War
(b) Family
(c) Marriage
(d) Love

3. Creon believes there is no greater evil than _____________ for that is what destroys households and nations.
(a) Peace
(b) Anarchy
(c) Love
(d) Pride

4. Antigone claims she will be ready to face a/an _____________ death if she is caught in her actions.
(a) Painful
(b) Honorable
(c) Easy
(d) Quick

5. That __________ which neither sleep, the all-ensnaring, not the untiring months of the gods can master.
(a) Power
(b) Truth
(c) Spirit
(d) Honesty

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the person who tried to bury the body use in order to start to cover Polyneices up?

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

3. Creon argues that ______________ would be insulted that Antigone decided to bury the body of Polyneices.

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

5. The Chorus also speaks of the orderliness of kept __________ within a society during the play.

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