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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3.

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 situations the characters will soon face.
(c) Some of the play's background.
(d) The reason the introductions are so detailed.

2. Who is playing cards in Part 1?
(a) The King.
(b) Antigone.
(c) The Messenger.
(d) Three soldiers.

3. What did Antigone fling at Ismene when they were children?
(a) Stones.
(b) Worms and mud.
(c) Rotten apples.
(d) Cabbage.

4. What is the final, tragic result of the agreement between Eteocles and Polynices in Part 1?
(a) Their father has them executed.
(b) They are both asassinated.
(c) They kill each other.
(d) A plague sweeps through the city, and they both die.

5. What does Ismene ask Antigone after Antigone says that she has considered all of the possible consequences of her proposed actions in Part 2?
(a) If Antigone really thinks her plan will work.
(b) If Antigone wants to go to breakfast.
(c) If Antigone will leave Ismene her treasured brooch.
(d) If Antigone doesn't want to live.

Short Answer Questions

1. Antigone says the Nurse is stronger than what in Part 2?

2. When Haemon enters, what does the Nurse do?

3. What is Antigone's nickname for the Nurse?

4. What does Ismene fear Antigone will do if Ismene takes her eyes off of Antigone?

5. In Part 3, what did Antigone borrow from Ismene?

(see the answer key)

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