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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 two men of cruel fate were born of one _____________ and one mother, according to the Chorus.
(a) Father
(b) God
(c) Evil
(d) Sire

2. What does the leader of the group call Polyneices when he is in the midst of battle? A wild __________ screaming.
(a) Eagle
(b) Bear
(c) Tiger
(d) Hawk

3. The Chorus also speaks of the orderliness of kept __________ within a society during the play.
(a) Kingdoms
(b) Ideals
(c) Laws
(d) Relationships

4. Where does the Chorus state that Polyneices came from when he entered into battle?
(a) Sicily
(b) Argos
(c) Rome
(d) Thebes

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

Short Answer Questions

1. _________ supported the Thebans as he does not support the proud, like Polyneices and his army.

2. What did Antigone sprinkle over the body of her brother after the winds picked up at midday?

3. Man has even taught himself, according to the Chorus, to flee the arrows of the ____________.

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

5. Thou, a ruler to whom ____________ brings not old age, dwellest in the dazzling splendour of Olympus.

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