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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Why isn't the boy alone on the side of the stage laughing and talking with the other characters?
(a) He is shy.
(b) He is listening intently to the conversation.
(c) His father forbade him to speak to people above his station in life
(d) He is tasked with bringing news of Haemon's death.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Ismene tells Antigone that she should __________ Polynices like Polynices ____________ them.

2. What is the name of Antigone's dog?

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

4. What was Creon's former occupation?

5. What is Antigone carrying in the beginning of Part 2?

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