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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. Man is the most awesome wonder in the _____________, according to the Chorus during the play.
(a) God's realm
(b) Earth
(c) City
(d) Universe

2. The king cautions against the _____________ and the power of bribery in breaking his decree.
(a) Temptation
(b) Evil
(c) Strength
(d) Riches

3. What is believed to be on Ismene and Antigone as a result of Oedipus and Jocasta's actions?
(a) Blessing
(b) Curse
(c) Genetic disease
(d) A burden of making things right

4. What kind of image is used to show the wrath that is passed on to future generations?
(a) Fire
(b) Water
(c) Earth
(d) Air

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Creon shouts that the gods do not favor the ________ such as Polyneices who show them disrespect.

2. What were Polyneices' jaws filled with, according to the speeches of the Chorus in this scene?

3. What is the relationship between Eteocles and Polyneices in the play, even though they fight each other?

4. _____________ are many, and none is more important than man.

5. How does Antigone respond when she is questioned by King Creon about her actions?

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