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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. Whose body is to be left out to be pecked and torn apart, without a proper military burial?
(a) Ismene
(b) Antigone
(c) Eteocles
(d) Polyneices

2. _________ supported the Thebans as he does not support the proud, like Polyneices and his army.
(a) God
(b) Eteocles
(c) Creon
(d) Haemon

3. Where does the Chorus state that Polyneices came from when he entered into battle?
(a) Thebes
(b) Rome
(c) Argos
(d) Sicily

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

5. Who informs the audience of the previous battle during this scene of the play?
(a) The Chorus
(b) The Messenger
(c) The sentry
(d) Antigone

Short Answer Questions

1. Who answered the battle cry of Polyneices in the battle where he finally lost his life?

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

3. Eteocles fought for Thebes and thus he will receive a ___________________ after his death.

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

5. Creon acknowledges that __________ is not transferable from one leader to the next. He must earn it.

(see the answer key)

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