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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part 4, the Chorus says there are four aspects of a tragedy. What is one of those aspects?
(a) Mind numbing yet joyous.
(b) Fearful.
(c) Sad and disingenuous.
(d) Restful because there is no hope.

2. What does Creon say he will do if Antigone does what he tells her to do in Part 5?
(a) Bring her something to eat.
(b) Keep the truth from Haemon.
(c) Ensure the guards' silence.
(d) Execute her.

3. In Part 5, for whom does Antigone say she must bury Polynices?
(a) Her father.
(b) Her entire family, living and dead.
(c) Her sister.
(d) Herself.

4. What happened at Antigone's execution?
(a) A voice that was not Antigone's was heard.
(b) Creon began to weep.
(c) A thunderstorm moved in.
(d) Ismene committed suicide.

5. Who does Antigone send to get coffee in Part 2?
(a) Creon.
(b) Haemon.
(c) Nurse.
(d) Ismene.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Creon asks where Antigone is going in Part 5, what does she say?

2. In Part 2, Ismene tells Antigone that she is what?

3. How does Haemon kill himself?

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

5. How are Haemon and Creon related?

(see the answer key)

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