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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. That _______, in turn, in brought low -- by the blood-stained dust die to the gods infernal.
(a) Truth
(b) Justice
(c) Peace
(d) Hope

2. What does Ismene compliment Antigone on before she leaves her to herself and to her actions?
(a) Pride
(b) Love
(c) Jealousy
(d) Loyalty

3. Whose body is to be left out to be pecked and torn apart, without a proper military burial?
(a) Eteocles
(b) Ismene
(c) Antigone
(d) Polyneices

4. Creon says that Ismene should also be put to death as she is guilty of ____________ in the burial.
(a) Helping
(b) Complicity
(c) Planning
(d) Distraction

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the relationship between Antigone and Ismene, the two women at the start of the story?

2. Thy power, O __________, what human trespass can limit? - the Chorus in this ode during the play.

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

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

5. What happened at midday when the guards were watching the body that was not supposed to be buried?

(see the answer key)

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