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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 does Ismene swear to Antigone when she hears of Antigone's decision to act?
(a) To tell Creon
(b) That she will not support her
(c) That she will help her
(d) Secrecy

2. What did the guards do in order to determine who would deliver the news to Creon?
(a) Threw dice
(b) Drew swords
(c) Drew straws
(d) Wrestled

3. Who slew Polyneices during that final battle that caused him to be left without a proper burial?
(a) Eteocles
(b) Creon
(c) Antigone
(d) Haemon

4. What does the leader of the group call Polyneices when he is in the midst of battle? A wild __________ screaming.
(a) Bear
(b) Tiger
(c) Hawk
(d) Eagle

5. How many captains were at the gates and were matched again during the battle?
(a) Seven
(b) Eight
(c) Ten
(d) Two

Short Answer Questions

1. Who killed herself when she realized the incestuous relationship had taken place?

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

3. Creon realizes he still needs to prove his worth to the people as a _____________.

4. Where does the Chorus state that Polyneices came from when he entered into battle?

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

(see the answer key)

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