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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. The Chorus also speaks of the orderliness of kept __________ within a society during the play.

2. Who slew Polyneices during that final battle that caused him to be left without a proper burial?

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

4. The ode implies that the woes of Antigone are directly related to her _____________, Oedipus.

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happened the day before the opening of the play, according to the speakers in this scene?

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

4. What is the tone that the Chorus now takes on, which is different from the earlier tone it shared?

5. What does the decree of King Creon have to say about the burial of Antigone and Ismene's brothers?

6. What does Antigone plan to do in response to the King's decree about the burial of her brother?

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

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

9. What happens to men who are happy in their evil doings, according to the Chorus in this scene?

10. Why did the sentry not intend to come back to speak to the king about what he knew about Antigone?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Fate seems to be a large character in and of itself, causing characters to do things and to not do things in accordance to it.

Part 1: Why do you think the characters in the play are not willing to do things to interfere with fate?

Part 2: Which character(s) seem most likely to ignore what might be considered to be fate? Why?

Part 3: Do you believe in the idea of fate? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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