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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. The king cautions against the _____________ and the power of bribery in breaking his decree.
(a) Evil
(b) Riches
(c) Temptation
(d) Strength

2. What does Antigone throw back in Ismene's face when Ismene says she will be silent about the actions?
(a) Her cowardice
(b) Her bloodline
(c) Her false promises
(d) Her incestuous relationship with her brother

3. Haemon tells Creon, "It is not __________ never to yield to reason!" within their discussion of Antigone.
(a) Reason
(b) Difficult
(c) Possible
(d) Fair

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

5. The Chorus in this scene is a group of singers and dancers who are meant to represent the _____________.
(a) Conscience of Creon
(b) Fates
(c) Common man
(d) Mind of Antigone

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the color of the shield of Polyneices, according to the Chorus in this scene?

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

3. What is the relationship between Polyneices and Antigone in this play?

4. What is the focus of this ode in the play? What theme is being discussed during this section?

5. When talking to Haemon, Creon insists that ____________ has no right to tell him how to rule.

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