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

2. Who enters in order to announce to the king that someone has tried to cover up the body of Polyneices?
(a) Messenger
(b) Sentry
(c) Young boy
(d) The prophet

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

4. The Chorus in this scene is a group of singers and dancers who are meant to represent the _____________.
(a) Common man
(b) Mind of Antigone
(c) Fates
(d) Conscience of Creon

5. Eteocles fought for Thebes and thus he will receive a ___________________ after his death.
(a) Statue in his memory
(b) Book
(c) Full military burial
(d) Pension for his family

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the punishment for burying the body of the soldier in defiance of the decree during the play?

2. How many captains were at the gates and were matched again during the battle?

3. What did the person who tried to bury the body use in order to start to cover Polyneices up?

4. At what time of day does the story taking place in the play begin?

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

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