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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. The Chorus, as a result of the story it shares, laments the powerlessness of man over _____________.
(a) Justice
(b) Destiny
(c) Curses
(d) The Gods

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

3. The Chorus states that they believe Antigone to be ____________, and neither illness nor war carries her to her death.
(a) Wronged
(b) Cursed
(c) Justified
(d) Honorable

4. Who was with Antigone in the tomb when Creon showed up to let her go?
(a) Ismene
(b) The prophet
(c) Eurydice
(d) Haemon

5. What is the focus of this ode in the play? What theme is being discussed during this section?
(a) War
(b) Pride
(c) Friendship
(d) Love

Short Answer Questions

1. The Greek goddess of love much enjoys watching men's foolishness when it comes to ___________.

2. When Choragos asks the Messenger about his depressing tone, who does the Messenger say has killed himself?

3. Even though the king might have everything in life a powerful man might want, without __________ he has nothing coveted by others.

4. The Chorus talks about love's strength and destruction, such as it is between Creon and ____________.

5. Who gave Polyneices, the son of Oedipus, a proper burial at the end of this play?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Creon happy that Haemon's fascination with Antigone seems to be fading?

2. Why was King Lycurgus, Dyras' son, imprisoned in stone, according to the Chorus in this ode?

3. Why does Creon believe he will be seen as even more powerful than he is now?

4. What does Haemon come to say to his father, Creon, when he learns about Antigone?

5. What does the prophet tell Creon will happen if he goes through with his actions?

6. What does Creon pity in some men after talking with Haemon about their relationship?

7. What happened in the tomb of Antigone after Creon buried Polyneices properly?

8. What does this ode praise within the story and within the story of mankind as a whole?

9. Who is the goddess of love and of beauty who the Chorus thinks also enjoys watching the foolishness of man?

10. To whom does Antigone compare her emotional state during her time before Creon?

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