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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Haemon do in Part 3 that caused the quarrel between him and Antigone?
(a) Asked Antigone to elope with him.
(b) Wouldn't let Antigone in his house.
(c) Laughed at Antigone.
(d) Told Antigone that he didn't love her.

2. How is the Nurse described in Part 1?
(a) A young, fresh faced maiden.
(b) An old woman.
(c) A special family member.
(d) A middle-aged courtier.

3. What does the person who confronts Antigone do when expressing her frustration?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Stalks out of the room.
(c) Screams in anger.
(d) Weeps.

4. What is Antigone's response to Ismene's reply when Antigone tells Ismene about her plan?
(a) She refuses, saying that it is the way things are meant to be.
(b) She leaves the room angrily.
(c) She agrees and offers Ismene another option.
(d) She disagrees and begins to pack.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who is the youth alone on the other side of the stage?

4. What is the character's name who introduces the other characters?

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

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