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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to Oedipus?
(a) He flees the city.
(b) He kills his sons in a rage.
(c) He dies.
(d) He attends a council meeting.

2. In Part 4, the Chorus says there are four aspects of a tragedy. What is one of those aspects?
(a) It is tenuous and unrelenting.
(b) It is simple and straightforward.
(c) It is uncomfortable.
(d) It is depressing and convoluted.

3. In Part 3, as Nurse is wondering what is wrong with Antigone, who enters the room?
(a) Creon.
(b) Haemon.
(c) Polynices.
(d) Ismene.

4. In Part 4, how deeply was Polynices's body buried?
(a) A dusting of earth was placed over him.
(b) Just enough to keep the vultures away.
(c) Six feet deep.
(d) Just his feet and legs were buried.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the reasoning that Creon gives for treating Polynices like he is?

2. In Part 3, Ismene urges Antigone not to what?

3. What is Creon's occupation?

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

5. Who does Antigone send to get coffee in Part 2?

(see the answer key)

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