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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What were Polyneices' jaws filled with, according to the speeches of the Chorus in this scene?
(a) Our gore
(b) Goats
(c) Swords
(d) Fire

2. Who is afraid of Creon's wrath and of breaking the law, even though it would be an honorable action?
(a) Haemon
(b) Ismene
(c) Creon
(d) Antigone

3. The Chorus celebrates the slaying of the two men to be the ultimate __________ victory.
(a) Moral
(b) Religious
(c) Theban
(d) Roman

4. Ismene feels powerless as a __________ at the start of the story, in addition to her family background.
(a) Woman
(b) Sister
(c) Queen
(d) Mother

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What is the color of the shield of Polyneices, according to the Chorus in this scene?

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

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