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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. Ismene tries to uphold __________ law and does not believe anyone should oppose it during the play.
(a) Haemon's
(b) Creon's
(c) Man's
(d) God's

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

3. Who is afraid of Creon's wrath and of breaking the law, even though it would be an honorable action?
(a) Antigone
(b) Ismene
(c) Haemon
(d) Creon

4. How does Antigone respond when she is questioned by King Creon about her actions?
(a) She denies everything
(b) She blames Ismene
(c) She says nothing
(d) She denies nothing

5. What is the color of the shield of Polyneices, according to the Chorus in this scene?
(a) Red
(b) Blue
(c) Black
(d) White

Short Answer Questions

1. Who enters in order to announce to the king that someone has tried to cover up the body of Polyneices?

2. What else does the Chorus remind the audience that man is strong in?

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

4. Creon shares that he will not show any ___________ in his rule nor will he patronize anyone.

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

(see the answer key)

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