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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. The Chorus celebrates the slaying of the two men to be the ultimate __________ victory.
(a) Religious
(b) Moral
(c) Roman
(d) Theban

2. Creon believes that because of Antigone's stubbornness, she will inevitably __________.
(a) Win
(b) Get her way
(c) Break
(d) Learn

3. What is the relationship between Eteocles and Polyneices in the play, even though they fight each other?
(a) Father and son
(b) Brothers
(c) Cousins
(d) Lovers

4. What is the walled city that is featured in the actions of this story and drama?
(a) Rome
(b) Thebes
(c) Sicily
(d) Nice

5. What is not one of the animals that the Chorus notes that man can tame or master?
(a) Beast
(b) Horse
(c) Fish
(d) Bull

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Antigone throw back in Ismene's face when Ismene says she will be silent about the actions?

2. _____________ are many, and none is more important than man.

3. Why was the princess to which Antigone is compared locked up in a prison during the play?

4. Man also is the one who protects himself from the ____________, according to the content of the ode.

5. Creon gives ____________ to anyone who contradicts the king's wishes concerning the burial during the play.

(see the answer key)

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