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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 does the Sentry say that Creon should do with Antigone now that she is before him?
(a) Kill her
(b) Nothing
(c) Interrogate her
(d) Forgive her

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

3. What is the one force from which the Chorus notes that man is not immune?
(a) Disease
(b) Death
(c) Birth
(d) Taxes

4. Creon believes that Antigone would have been trouble for Haemon both in and out of _________.
(a) The war
(b) Their home
(c) Bed
(d) His sight

5. Who enters in order to announce to the king that someone has tried to cover up the body of Polyneices?
(a) Sentry
(b) The prophet
(c) Young boy
(d) Messenger

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is afraid of Creon's wrath and of breaking the law, even though it would be an honorable action?

2. Man is the most awesome wonder in the _____________, according to the Chorus during the play.

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

4. The ode also points out that ___________ wrath is passed on to future generations, as seen with Antigone.

5. Creon sees his job as for the general _____________ over personal alliances and over personal friendships.

(see the answer key)

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