View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Chorus in this ode goes on about the greatness of ___________ when they speak to the audience.

2. What does the Sentry say that Creon should do with Antigone now that she is before him?

3. Creon lets the people know that his position is __________ ordained and thus he is the rightful heir.

4. What is the punishment for burying the body of the soldier in defiance of the decree during the play?

5. The Chorus celebrates the slaying of the two men to be the ultimate __________ victory.

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Creon's ideas about loyalty when it comes to ruling the people of Thebes?

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

3. What does the Chorus praise when they are speaking in this section of the play?

4. What are Choragos and the Chorus meant to represent during the rest of the play?

5. What is man said to be the Master of when the Chorus speaks of man in this section of the play?

6. What is the status of the battle at the start of the play, ANTIGONE?

7. What does Creon say about his position and his worthiness to be in such a position?

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

9. Why does God support the Theban warriors during the battle that took place prior to the start of the play?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Chorus seems fickle at times, thus acting much like a mob in a city. However, they also have influence in the story, it seems.

Part 1: Do you think the mob mentality adds a new dimension to the story?

Part 2: Why do you think the Chorus can still affect the outcome of the story, even though it changes positions in the play?

Part 3: Does the commentary of the Chorus help your comprehension and enjoyment of the story? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

The leader of Creon is one that is recognizable in today's culture, with his strong ideas about what is right and what is wrong.

Part 1: Why do you think that Creon can be a good leader for his people?

Part 2: In what ways might Creon not be the best leader choice for his people at the current time?

Part 3: How might Creon need to change in order to become a beloved leader?

Essay Topic 3

Like any piece of literature, one must look at the narrator of the story to decide if they can be believed as the story unfolds.

Part 1: Do you think the Chorus was the best choice for narrating this story? Why or why not?

Part 2: What are some of the weaknesses of having the Chorus narrate this story?

Part 3: What other character might be been better suited for narrating this play for the audience? Why?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 692 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample