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

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

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

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

5. What did Oedipus do when he realized the incestuous affair that took place with Jocasta?
(a) Kill himself
(b) Try to kill Jocasta
(c) Try to kill Antigone
(d) Blind himself

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Who informs the audience of the previous battle during this scene of the play?

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

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