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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 Polynices's body in Part 1?
(a) It is never found.
(b) He is given an elaborate funeral.
(c) t is hung on a tree to warn all who come to challenge the king.
(d) He is left unburied for the vultures, vermin and insects to feed on.

2. What does Ismene try to do when Antigone wants to discuss her plan in Part 2?
(a) Talk Antigone into getting someone else to do it.
(b) Tell Antigone that she will help.
(c) Convince Antigone that running away will solve nothing.
(d) Talk Antigone out of it.

3. When Antigone is brought in by the guards, what does she call herself in Part 4?
(a) A seeker of truth.
(b) A seeker of justice.
(c) A daughter of Oedipus.
(d) A dictator.

4. What does Antigone ask of Nurse when Nurse enters the room?
(a) To bring her toast and jam.
(b) To close the door on her way out.
(c) To treat her dog well.
(d) To take care of Ismene.

5. When Creon asks where Antigone is going in Part 5, what does she say?
(a) She tells him that she is going back to bed.
(b) She tells him that it is none of his business.
(c) She tells him that she is going to talk to Haemon.
(d) She tells him that he knows.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Creon tell Antigone to do upon her response to his first question in Part 5?

2. In Part 3, as Nurse is wondering what is wrong with Antigone, who enters the room?

3. In Part 4, the Chorus says there are four aspects of a tragedy. What is one of those aspects?

4. How is Antigone's sister described in Part 1?

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

(see the answer key)

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