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

2. What is the one force from which the Chorus notes that man is not immune?
(a) Disease
(b) Taxes
(c) Birth
(d) Death

3. 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

4. How does Creon describe Antigone after she calls him a fool during her interrogation?
(a) Iron
(b) Idiotic
(c) Stupid
(d) Just a woman

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many gates does Thebes have, according to the Chorus in this scene?

2. Who is afraid of Creon's wrath and of breaking the law, even though it would be an honorable action?

3. Creon argues that ______________ would be insulted that Antigone decided to bury the body of Polyneices.

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

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

(see the answer key)

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