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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 1 (First Episode).

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Creon shouts that the gods do not favor the ________ such as Polyneices who show them disrespect.
(a) Rebels
(b) Bastards
(c) Wicked
(d) Warriors

3. Creon is concerned about the people and their worries about having a ____________.
(a) War
(b) Public stoning
(c) New leader
(d) Public hanging

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

5. Who killed herself when she realized the incestuous relationship had taken place?
(a) Antigone
(b) Jocasta
(c) Eurydice
(d) Hera

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Choragos speaks for the Chorus as ___________, pleading for more active support from others in the city during the play.

3. Ismene feels powerless as a __________ at the start of the story, in addition to her family background.

4. How many gates does Thebes have, according to the Chorus in this scene?

5. What did the guards do in order to determine who would deliver the news to Creon?

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