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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Nothing that is cast enters into the life of mortals without a ____________, according to the Chorus.
(a) Catch
(b) Sentence
(c) Curse
(d) Flaw

2. Who enters in order to announce to the king that someone has tried to cover up the body of Polyneices?
(a) Messenger
(b) Young boy
(c) The prophet
(d) Sentry

3. Man also is the one who protects himself from the ____________, according to the content of the ode.
(a) Truth
(b) Animals
(c) Lies
(d) Elements

4. The power that crosses the ____________ sea, driven by the stormy south-wind, making a path under...
(a) Blue
(b) White
(c) Open
(d) Clear

5. _____________ are many, and none is more important than man.
(a) Animals
(b) Creations
(c) Wonders
(d) Disciples

Short Answer Questions

1. Creon is concerned about the people and their worries about having a ____________.

2. "....the disappointment comes on one who knoweth nought till he burn his __________ against the hot fire."

3. That _______, in turn, in brought low -- by the blood-stained dust die to the gods infernal.

4. What did Oedipus do when he realized the incestuous affair that took place with Jocasta?

5. Antigone states that Creon's law will never be __________ law, which is the law Antigone believes is important.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the Chorus speak of in relation to the recent events of the story?

2. What does Choragos have to say about Polyneices during the battle the previous day?

3. What does the Chorus say about man and about his position in the universe?

4. What does Creon do in order to address the fears of the people when a new leader emerges?

5. What will happen to Polyneices' body after he was killed during the battle?

6. What does this ode have to say about the transference of God's wrath between generations?

7. Why is the sentry interrogated by Choragos after he is also yelled at and threatened by Creon?

8. What is the one force from which man is not immune, according to the Chorus in this part of the play?

9. What does the sentry admit to Choragos when he is being questioned about the burial?

10. What does Creon believe is secondary to the general good of the people he now rules?

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