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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 answered the battle cry of Polyneices in the battle where he finally lost his life?
(a) Julius Caesar
(b) Rome
(c) Justinius
(d) Thebes

2. Creon realizes he still needs to prove his worth to the people as a _____________.
(a) Friend
(b) Judge
(c) Leader
(d) Fighter

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

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

5. The Chorus celebrates the slaying of the two men to be the ultimate __________ victory.
(a) Roman
(b) Moral
(c) Theban
(d) Religious

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the relationship between Eteocles and Polyneices in the play, even though they fight each other?

2. Whose body is to be left out to be pecked and torn apart, without a proper military burial?

3. Creon understands the problems of ______, yet elicits duty from them in their support of his decree.

4. Creon gives ____________ to anyone who contradicts the king's wishes concerning the burial during the play.

5. What is the color of the shield of Polyneices, according to the Chorus in this scene?

(see the answer key)

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