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

2. What is believed to be on Ismene and Antigone as a result of Oedipus and Jocasta's actions?
(a) A burden of making things right
(b) Genetic disease
(c) Blessing
(d) Curse

3. 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

4. What is the punishment for burying the body of the soldier in defiance of the decree during the play?
(a) Firing squad
(b) Stoning
(c) Poisoning
(d) Hanging

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The Chorus celebrates the slaying of the two men to be the ultimate __________ victory.

2. What is the relationship between Antigone and Ismene, the two women at the start of the story?

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

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

5. Who introduces the character of Creon to the play and to the audience who might be watching the play?

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