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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 6, with whom is Antigone left alone?
(a) The Nurse.
(b) Ismene.
(c) Haemon.
(d) Jonas.

2. What is the agreement between Eteocles and Polynices?
(a) They would rule in alternate years.
(b) They would go to war against Macedonia.
(c) Eteocles would be named king.
(d) Polynices would be named king.

3. What does Antigone say when Creon confronts her about covering Polynices?
(a) She admits doing so.
(b) She stays silent.
(c) She blames it on the guards.
(d) She vehemently denies the accusation.

4. In Part 3, why did Antigone say that she was telling Haemon all the things she was telling him?
(a) Because she wants to get married right away.
(b) Because she can't marry him.
(c) Because she wants him to know the truth.
(d) Because she wants him to know everything.

5. In Part 5, Creon explodes into a long speech and tells Antigone that she is just like who?
(a) Her cousin.
(b) Her father.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Her brothers.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Antigone try to convince the guards to let her go?

2. What does Part 1 say about the play's setting?

3. What is Ismene doing in Part 1 when she is introduced?

4. What was Creon's former occupation?

5. When Creon's wife is introduced, it is said that she will continue her task until what?

(see the answer key)

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