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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part 5, when Creon explains his reasoning behind his actions, of what does Antigone accuse him?
(a) Being afraid to do his duty.
(b) Being a dictator.
(c) Being heartless.
(d) Being a puppet to the people of Thebes.

2. When Creon's wife is introduced, it is said that she will continue her task until what?
(a) The bell tolls.
(b) It is her turn to kill herself.
(c) She hears her husband's call.
(d) She finds the socks.

3. How does Antigone respond to the first thing that Creon asks her in Part 5?
(a) She says that she has.
(b) She lies.
(c) She refuses to answer.
(d) She spits in Creon's face.

4. In Part 4, the Chorus says there are four aspects of a tragedy. What is one of those aspects?
(a) It is uncomfortable.
(b) It is depressing and convoluted.
(c) It is tenuous and unrelenting.
(d) It is simple and straightforward.

5. Antigone says the Nurse is stronger than what in Part 2?
(a) Shadow.
(b) All of the answers are correct.
(c) Fever.
(d) Nightmares.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 2, Ismene says that Antigone behaves too __________.

2. What is distinctive about the item Antigone uses to bury Polynices?

3. In Part 6, Creon tells Haemon that sooner or later, every man must accept what?

4. When Antigone is brought in by the guards, what does she call herself in Part 4?

5. What does Ismene say she can't do in Part 3?

(see the answer key)

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