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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 5, Creon explodes into a long speech and tells Antigone that she is just like who?
(a) Her cousin.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Her brothers.
(d) Her father.

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

3. What is Ismene doing in Part 1 when she is introduced?
(a) Laughing and chatting with Haemon.
(b) Pretending she is alone.
(c) Asking Creon to accept her as a courtesan.
(d) Lamenting her eventual fate.

4. In Part 3, Ismene urges Antigone not to what?
(a) Attempt what's beyond her strength.
(b) All answers are correct.
(c) Delay the inevitable.
(d) Go to the castle without assistance.

5. What is Creon's wife doing when she is introduced?
(a) Practicing her lines.
(b) Looking for her husband's socks.
(c) Brushing her daughter's hair.
(d) Knitting.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 6, what does the Chorus try to convince Creon to do?

2. Antigone asks how she will be executed. What is the answer?

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

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

5. Ismene reminds Antigone that Polynices was more of a ___________ to them.

(see the answer key)

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