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

2. Creon shares that he will not show any ___________ in his rule nor will he patronize anyone.
(a) Contentment
(b) Mercy
(c) Fear
(d) Peace

3. What is the relationship between Polyneices and Antigone in this play?
(a) Nephew and Aunt
(b) Son and mother
(c) Brother and sister
(d) Cousins

4. Creon understands the problems of ______, yet elicits duty from them in their support of his decree.
(a) Men
(b) Warriors
(c) Women
(d) Age

5. What army decided to attack Thebes, though they were driven back during their efforts during the play?
(a) Italian
(b) Roman
(c) Greek
(d) Argive

Short Answer Questions

1. The Chorus in this scene is a group of singers and dancers who are meant to represent the _____________.

2. Creon sees his job as for the general _____________ over personal alliances and over personal friendships.

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

4. Creon shouts that the gods do not favor the ________ such as Polyneices who show them disrespect.

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

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