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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Polyneices led the attack on his _____________ during that final battle before the play starts.
(a) Sister's home
(b) Father's grave
(c) Own home
(d) Father

2. At what time of day does the story taking place in the play begin?
(a) Midnight
(b) Midafternoon
(c) Twilight
(d) Dawn

3. What is the relationship between Polyneices and Antigone in this play?
(a) Brother and sister
(b) Cousins
(c) Son and mother
(d) Nephew and Aunt

4. What does Ismene compliment Antigone on before she leaves her to herself and to her actions?
(a) Love
(b) Pride
(c) Jealousy
(d) Loyalty

5. Who answered the battle cry of Polyneices in the battle where he finally lost his life?
(a) Justinius
(b) Thebes
(c) Julius Caesar
(d) Rome

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Whose body is to be left out to be pecked and torn apart, without a proper military burial?

3. What is the other name for God that is used by the Chorus in this scene of the play and throughout the play?

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

5. Who slew Polyneices during that final battle that caused him to be left without a proper burial?

(see the answer key)

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