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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 argues that ______________ would be insulted that Antigone decided to bury the body of Polyneices.
(a) Eteocles
(b) Ismene
(c) Oedipus
(d) Polyneices

2. The Chorus notes that even in evil doings, man can be ___________, but there are consequences to these actions.
(a) Swayed
(b) Angry
(c) Sad
(d) Happy

3. The ode also points out that ___________ wrath is passed on to future generations, as seen with Antigone.
(a) A woman's
(b) God's
(c) The world's
(d) Creon's

4. The Chorus compares Antigone to ___________, a princess who was imprisoned for an act she might commit.
(a) Danae
(b) Niobe
(c) Hera
(d) Hecate

5. Who was the captive of the Sentry, the person for which the Sentry was responsible during the play?
(a) Eteocles
(b) Antigone
(c) Haemon
(d) Ismene

Short Answer Questions

1. Creon says that Ismene should also be put to death as she is guilty of ____________ in the burial.

2. Creon sees the rights of the _____________ as different for those who are good and those who are wicked.

3. Where was King Lycurgus imprisoned for offending a certain goddesses who preside over the people?

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

5. The Chorus also speaks of the orderliness of kept __________ within a society during the play.

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