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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the other name for God that is used by the Chorus in this scene of the play and throughout the play?
(a) Apollo
(b) Zeus
(c) Creon
(d) Mercury

2. What does the leader of the group call Polyneices when he is in the midst of battle? A wild __________ screaming.
(a) Tiger
(b) Hawk
(c) Eagle
(d) Bear

3. What is the color of the shield of Polyneices, according to the Chorus in this scene?
(a) Blue
(b) Red
(c) Black
(d) White

4. What is believed to be on Ismene and Antigone as a result of Oedipus and Jocasta's actions?
(a) Genetic disease
(b) A burden of making things right
(c) Curse
(d) Blessing

5. What is the punishment for burying the body of the soldier in defiance of the decree during the play?
(a) Poisoning
(b) Stoning
(c) Firing squad
(d) Hanging

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ismene swear to Antigone when she hears of Antigone's decision to act?

2. Antigone claims she will be ready to face a/an _____________ death if she is caught in her actions.

3. Polyneices led the attack on his _____________ during that final battle before the play starts.

4. What does Ismene compliment Antigone on before she leaves her to herself and to her actions?

5. Ismene tries to uphold __________ law and does not believe anyone should oppose it during the play.

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