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

2. What does Antigone throw back in Ismene's face when Ismene says she will be silent about the actions?
(a) Her false promises
(b) Her incestuous relationship with her brother
(c) Her cowardice
(d) Her bloodline

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

4. Antigone reminds Ismene of family __________ when she tries to reason with her about her actions.
(a) History
(b) Loyalty
(c) Blood
(d) Punishments

5. The Chorus in this scene is a group of singers and dancers who are meant to represent the _____________.
(a) Mind of Antigone
(b) Conscience of Creon
(c) Common man
(d) Fates

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the relationship between Eteocles and Polyneices in the play, even though they fight each other?

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

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

4. What did Oedipus do when he realized the incestuous affair that took place with Jocasta?

5. Whose decree proclaims that the body of the fallen man is not to be buried by anyone under punishment of death?

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