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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Ode 3 (Third Stasimon).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the punishment for burying the body of the soldier in defiance of the decree during the play?
(a) Firing squad
(b) Hanging
(c) Stoning
(d) Poisoning

2. What is the focus of this ode in the play? What theme is being discussed during this section?
(a) Friendship
(b) Pride
(c) Love
(d) War

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

4. Choragos speaks for the Chorus as ___________, pleading for more active support from others in the city during the play.
(a) Citizens
(b) Creon
(c) Children
(d) Women

5. The Chorus goes on to celebrate man as the ____________ of all beasts in the world during the play.
(a) Killer
(b) Owner
(c) Master
(d) Keeper

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The Chorus does not condone ______________ or even the entertainment of such thoughts.

3. What is the new tone of this group of citizens that is now speaking to the audience?

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

5. Creon believes that Antigone would have been trouble for Haemon both in and out of _________.

(see the answer key)

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