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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part 2, Antigone tells the Nurse that she is too _____________ for what she must do.
(a) Young.
(b) Smart.
(c) Frightened.
(d) Tired.

2. In Part 6, what does Creon say about his quarrel with Antigone over Polynices's body?
(a) It simply proved that Antigone was impudent.
(b) It was a way for him to learn Antigone's true nature.
(c) It eventually convinced him to release the body.
(d) It was just an excuse.

3. When Haemon enters, what does the Nurse do?
(a) Departs.
(b) Demands that he take off his shoes.
(c) Stares at him angrily.
(d) Gives him a lecture about Antigone's purity.

4. At the end of Part 6, Antigone confesses that she is what?
(a) Sad for Haemon.
(b) Afraid of dying.
(c) Wishing her mother was with her.
(d) Happy to make a sacrifice.

5. In Part 5, what does Creon say about the ritual of burial?
(a) That its various components are beyond comprehension.
(b) That it is something that all heroes deserve.
(c) That it is meaningless.
(d) That it deters grave robbers.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the characters are introduced in Part 1, their basic characteristics are given. What else is revealed about these characters?

2. In Part 4, what does Creon do in response to the guards telling him what Antigone has done?

3. In Part 3, Antigone tells Ismene that it is too ___________.

4. In Part 3, for what does Antigone apologize to Haemon?

5. What does the Chorus remind Creon about Antigone in Part 6?

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