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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Exodus.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the Greek goddess of love and of beauty, according to history and to the Chorus?
(a) Hera
(b) Aphrodite
(c) Venus
(d) Helen of Troy

2. Who was the son supposed to kill as a result of a prophesy that was given?
(a) His brother
(b) His father
(c) His cousin
(d) His uncle

3. Choragos speaks for the Chorus as ___________, pleading for more active support from others in the city during the play.
(a) Children
(b) Creon
(c) Citizens
(d) Women

4. "....the disappointment comes on one who knoweth nought till he burn his __________ against the hot fire."
(a) Hand
(b) Foot
(c) Arm
(d) Head

5. What does Ismene compliment Antigone on before she leaves her to herself and to her actions?
(a) Love
(b) Loyalty
(c) Jealousy
(d) Pride

Short Answer Questions

1. Love has power over all mortals and _____________, according to the Chorus within this ode during the play.

2. What was the result of the visitor who came to see the princess when she was locked up?

3. The Chorus states that they believe Antigone to be ____________, and neither illness nor war carries her to her death.

4. The prophet tells Creon to _______________ and to rescind his proclamation.

5. The Chorus points out the evil that is in _________ especially in relation to the situation with Antigone and Creon.

(see the answer key)

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