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

2. The power that crosses the ____________ sea, driven by the stormy south-wind, making a path under...
(a) Clear
(b) Open
(c) Blue
(d) White

3. Who enters in order to announce to the king that someone has tried to cover up the body of Polyneices?
(a) Messenger
(b) Young boy
(c) The prophet
(d) Sentry

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is believed to be on Ismene and Antigone as a result of Oedipus and Jocasta's actions?

4. How does Creon describe Antigone after she calls him a fool during her interrogation?

5. Creon is concerned about the people and their worries about having a ____________.

(see the answer key)

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