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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. Man is held in _________ for his stamina and his spirit, no matter what other things he might do.
(a) Contempt
(b) Rage
(c) Fear
(d) Awe

2. Whose body is to be left out to be pecked and torn apart, without a proper military burial?
(a) Polyneices
(b) Ismene
(c) Eteocles
(d) Antigone

3. What else does the Chorus remind the audience that man is strong in?
(a) Wit
(b) Riches
(c) Love
(d) Friendship

4. Creon argues that ______________ would be insulted that Antigone decided to bury the body of Polyneices.
(a) Polyneices
(b) Eteocles
(c) Oedipus
(d) Ismene

5. The Chorus does not condone ______________ or even the entertainment of such thoughts.
(a) Women rulers
(b) Peace
(c) Blasphemy
(d) Anarachy

Short Answer Questions

1. Eteocles fought for Thebes and thus he will receive a ___________________ after his death.

2. Antigone points out to Creon that she is aware that __________ is inevitable for her, both now and in the future.

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

4. What is the relationship between Polyneices and Antigone in this play?

5. Ismene feels powerless as a __________ at the start of the story, in addition to her family background.

(see the answer key)

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