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

2. What did the person who tried to bury the body use in order to start to cover Polyneices up?
(a) Smoke
(b) A blanket
(c) Cement
(d) Loose dirt

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Creon shares that he will not show any ___________ in his rule nor will he patronize anyone.

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

3. The king cautions against the _____________ and the power of bribery in breaking his decree.

4. What does Antigone throw back in Ismene's face when Ismene says she will be silent about the actions?

5. Antigone claims she will be ready to face a/an _____________ death if she is caught in her actions.

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