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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. What is not one of the things that Antigone reminds the people of when she addresses the people of Thebes?

2. Creon realizes that the tragedy is surely punishment from _________ and the pain is immeasurable.

3. Who does the new wife blind after the king imprisons the person as answered in #153?

4. No ____________ can escape love, according to the Chorus within this scene.

5. The prophet tells Creon he has kept Polyneices from ____________ and buried Antigone alive.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the Chorus lament in relation to Antigone's story and to the story of the princess?

2. What does the Chorus elaborate on when it comes to love and its role in the relationship of Haemon and Creon?

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

4. What does Creon feel about prophets and what they have done to him in the past?

5. Why does the Messenger answer the queen, Eurydice, with honesty rather than with lies?

6. What is Choragos' reaction when Antigone is brought before Creon at the start of this scene?

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

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

9. What does the prophet tell Creon when he enters the room, led by the boy into the court?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The death of a brother has to be a terrifying ordeal for anyone to deal with, no matter the circumstances and the aftermath.

Part 1: Why do you think that Ismene isn't as concerned about Polyneices' burial?

Part 2: Why do you think Antigone feels so strongly that Polyneices be buried?

Part 3: Do you think Antigone was right in making the decision to bury Polynceices? Why or why not?

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

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?

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