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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 2 (Second Episode).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The king cautions against the _____________ and the power of bribery in breaking his decree.
(a) Temptation
(b) Riches
(c) Strength
(d) Evil

2. What does Ismene compliment Antigone on before she leaves her to herself and to her actions?
(a) Loyalty
(b) Jealousy
(c) Pride
(d) Love

3. Creon gives ____________ to anyone who contradicts the king's wishes concerning the burial during the play.
(a) Poison
(b) Blessings
(c) No support
(d) More taxes

4. What happened at midday when the guards were watching the body that was not supposed to be buried?
(a) It grew dark
(b) The sun began to shine brighter
(c) A fog rolled in
(d) It began to storm

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The Chorus goes on to celebrate man as the ____________ of all beasts in the world during the play.

3. Antigone reminds Ismene of family __________ when she tries to reason with her about her actions.

4. Antigone knows that the men will praise her for burying her brother, but fear of ________ keeps their mouths shut.

5. Antigone states that Creon's law will never be __________ law, which is the law Antigone believes is important.

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