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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. "....the disappointment comes on one who knoweth nought till he burn his __________ against the hot fire."
(a) Head
(b) Arm
(c) Foot
(d) Hand

2. What does the Sentry say that Creon should do with Antigone now that she is before him?
(a) Nothing
(b) Kill her
(c) Forgive her
(d) Interrogate her

3. Thy power, O __________, what human trespass can limit? - the Chorus in this ode during the play.
(a) Oedipus
(b) Creon
(c) Antigone
(d) Zeus

4. _____________ are many, and none is more important than man.
(a) Animals
(b) Creations
(c) Wonders
(d) Disciples

5. Creon believes that because of Antigone's stubbornness, she will inevitably __________.
(a) Get her way
(b) Break
(c) Learn
(d) Win

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of image is used to show the wrath that is passed on to future generations?

2. What is the punishment for burying the body of the soldier in defiance of the decree during the play?

3. Choragos speaks for the Chorus as ___________, pleading for more active support from others in the city during the play.

4. The power that crosses the ____________ sea, driven by the stormy south-wind, making a path under...

5. What army decided to attack Thebes, though they were driven back during their efforts during the play?

(see the answer key)

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