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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Parados.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the Chorus state that Polyneices came from when he entered into battle?
(a) Argos
(b) Thebes
(c) Rome
(d) Sicily

2. What is the relationship between Eteocles and Polyneices in the play, even though they fight each other?
(a) Father and son
(b) Brothers
(c) Cousins
(d) Lovers

3. What is the walled city that is featured in the actions of this story and drama?
(a) Rome
(b) Sicily
(c) Nice
(d) Thebes

4. What does Ismene swear to Antigone when she hears of Antigone's decision to act?
(a) To tell Creon
(b) That she will not support her
(c) Secrecy
(d) That she will help her

5. 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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is believed to be on Ismene and Antigone as a result of Oedipus and Jocasta's actions?

3. What does the leader of the group call Polyneices when he is in the midst of battle? A wild __________ screaming.

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

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

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