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

Short Answer Questions

1. Eteocles fought for Thebes and thus he will receive a ___________________ after his death.

2. Man is the most awesome wonder in the _____________, according to the Chorus during the play.

3. Creon argues that ______________ would be insulted that Antigone decided to bury the body of Polyneices.

4. The king cautions against the _____________ and the power of bribery in breaking his decree.

5. Who answered the battle cry of Polyneices in the battle where he finally lost his life?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is the water image in this stansimon depicted, which is parallel to the ode's ideas about God's wrath?

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

3. What did the guards do after Creon threatened the sentry initially after questioning him?

4. What does the Chorus praise when they are speaking in this section 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 will happen to Polyneices' body after he was killed during the battle?

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

8. Why does Creon say that Eteocles will receive a proper burial after his efforts in the battle?

9. What does Creon caution against in the support of his decree about the burial rulings for the two men?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Even though Antigone knows that she will be punished for her crimes, she admits her actions quickly and explains her intentions.

Part 1: Do you think that Antigone should have confessed for her crimes? Why or why not?

Part 2: How do you think others in the town feel about Antigone and the way she carried herself after being arrested?

Part 3: What do you think would have happened if Antigone had lied to Creon?

Essay Topic 2

The physical violence that takes place in Antigone is hard to avoid. From the beginning of the story to the end, death happens and swiftly.

Part 1: Why do you think that Antigone killed herself in the end?

Part 2: Why do you think that Haemon killed himself in the end?

Part 3: Why do you think the queen killed herself in the end?

Essay Topic 3

Women are certainly a central focus of this play and of its actions. There are many questions also brought up in regards to the position of women in society.

Part 1: What does the author seem to be saying about the position of women in society at the time?

Part 2: Why does Isemene seem to think that women should obey the laws of men?

Part 3: Would you consider Antigone to be a feminist? Why or why not?

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