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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Ode 4 (Fourth Stasimon).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Creon is concerned about the people and their worries about having a ____________.
(a) War
(b) New leader
(c) Public hanging
(d) Public stoning

2. Creon gives ____________ to anyone who contradicts the king's wishes concerning the burial during the play.
(a) More taxes
(b) Poison
(c) No support
(d) Blessings

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

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

5. Creon tells Haemon he is grateful for his ____________ in all matters, and is pleased with Haemon's answer.
(a) Allegiance
(b) Appreciation
(c) Guidance
(d) Attention

Short Answer Questions

1. The Chorus assures Antigone in her situation that she will have a peaceful ___________.

2. What does Ismene compliment Antigone on before she leaves her to herself and to her actions?

3. What else does the Chorus remind the audience that man is strong in?

4. What did the person who tried to bury the body use in order to start to cover Polyneices up?

5. And ___________, and wind-swift thought, and all the moods that would a state, hath he taught himself.

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