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

2. What was Antigone doing to the body of her brother when the guards rushed up to stop her?
(a) Anointing it
(b) Nothing
(c) Burning it
(d) Singing to it

3. Creon acknowledges that __________ is not transferable from one leader to the next. He must earn it.
(a) Love
(b) Peace
(c) Loyalty
(d) Trust

4. What does Ismene swear to Antigone when she hears of Antigone's decision to act?
(a) That she will help her
(b) That she will not support her
(c) To tell Creon
(d) Secrecy

5. Who does the Sentry admit is responsible for the burying of Polyneices?
(a) Ismene
(b) Antigone
(c) Himself
(d) Haemon

Short Answer Questions

1. Creon lets the people know that his position is __________ ordained and thus he is the rightful heir.

2. For that hope whose wanderings are so __________ is to many men a comfort, according to the Chorus.

3. The Chorus in this scene is a group of singers and dancers who are meant to represent the _____________.

4. How many captains were at the gates and were matched again during the battle?

5. The king cautions against the _____________ and the power of bribery in breaking his decree.

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