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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. What happened at midday when the guards were watching the body that was not supposed to be buried?
(a) A fog rolled in
(b) It grew dark
(c) It began to storm
(d) The sun began to shine brighter

2. What does the leader of the group call Polyneices when he is in the midst of battle? A wild __________ screaming.
(a) Hawk
(b) Bear
(c) Tiger
(d) Eagle

3. Haemon points out to his father that the citizens of the city do not see Antigone as a ______________.
(a) Hero
(b) Criminal
(c) Goddess
(d) Leader

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

5. Eteocles fought for Thebes and thus he will receive a ___________________ after his death.
(a) Statue in his memory
(b) Pension for his family
(c) Book
(d) Full military burial

Short Answer Questions

1. Who returns to talk to Creon after he has been yelled at and threatened by Creon for speaking with him before?

2. Creon tells Haemon he is grateful for his ____________ in all matters, and is pleased with Haemon's answer.

3. Ismene tries to uphold __________ law and does not believe anyone should oppose it during the play.

4. How many gates does Thebes have, according to the Chorus in this scene?

5. Who slew Polyneices during that final battle that caused him to be left without a proper burial?

(see the answer key)

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