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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. What happened at midday when the guards were watching the body that was not supposed to be buried?
(a) It grew dark
(b) It began to storm
(c) A fog rolled in
(d) The sun began to shine brighter

2. What did the person who tried to bury the body use in order to start to cover Polyneices up?
(a) Smoke
(b) A blanket
(c) Cement
(d) Loose dirt

3. Creon believes that Antigone deserves nothing more than to find a husband in __________ after what she has done.
(a) Spain
(b) Heaven
(c) Hell
(d) Rome

4. Creon believes that because of Antigone's stubbornness, she will inevitably __________.
(a) Win
(b) Break
(c) Get her way
(d) Learn

5. How does Antigone respond when she is questioned by King Creon about her actions?
(a) She says nothing
(b) She blames Ismene
(c) She denies nothing
(d) She denies everything

Short Answer Questions

1. Who killed herself when she realized the incestuous relationship had taken place?

2. How many captains were at the gates and were matched again during the battle?

3. Creon believes there is no greater evil than _____________ for that is what destroys households and nations.

4. The king cautions against the _____________ and the power of bribery in breaking his decree.

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

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