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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Prologue explain after the characters are introduced in Part 1?
(a) The author's intent in writing the play.
(b) Some of the play's background.
(c) The reason the introductions are so detailed.
(d) Some of the situations the characters will soon face.

2. What happens to Eteocles's body in Part 1?
(a) It is never found.
(b) It is hung on a tree to warn all who come to challenge the king.
(c) It is thrown in the river like a piece of trash.
(d) He is given an elaborate funeral.

3. What is Antigone wishing in Part 1?
(a) That the rain would stop.
(b) That her beloved was rich.
(c) That her mother would let her go out by herself.
(d) That she didn't have to die soon.

4. How is Haemon described in Part 1?
(a) Adventurous and fickle.
(b) Dour and sapid.
(c) Fun loving and sport loving.
(d) Boorish and uncommonly ugly.

5. How is Antigone described in Part 1?
(a) An angel.
(b) A bright, blond woman.
(c) An uncommonly beautiful creature.
(d) A dark, thin girl.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What happens to Oedipus?

3. What happens to Polynices's body in Part 1?

4. What is Creon's wife doing when she is introduced?

5. What is the Nurse doing when she is introduced?

(see the answer key)

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