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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is the Nurse described in Part 1?
(a) A middle-aged courtier.
(b) An old woman.
(c) A young, fresh faced maiden.
(d) A special family member.

2. What does Prologue explain after the characters are introduced in Part 1?
(a) The author's intent in writing the play.
(b) The reason the introductions are so detailed.
(c) Some of the play's background.
(d) Some of the situations the characters will soon face.

3. Who is Oedipus?
(a) A lonley old beggar.
(b) A man with no destiny.
(c) King of Thebes.
(d) Creon's father.

4. What was Creon's former occupation?
(a) Servant to the king's advisor.
(b) Blacksmith.
(c) Chief advisor to the king.
(d) King of Thebes.

5. After Haemon exits in Part 3, who comes in to talk to Antigone?
(a) Polynices.
(b) Ismene.
(c) Nurse.
(d) Her mother's ghost.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Antigone's sister's name?

2. What does Ismene fear Antigone will do if Ismene takes her eyes off of Antigone?

3. How is Antigone described in Part 1?

4. How are Haemon and Creon related?

5. What is the agreement between Eteocles and Polynices?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Haemon and Antigone view Creon's life?

2. In Part 2, what is ironic about the conversation between the Nurse and Antigone?

3. What is the purpose of Antigone's letter to Haemon in Part 6?

4. Many of Antigone's actions can be defined as either selfish or unselfish. Some may blur the lines. In Part 3, do you think Antigone's treatment of Haemon is selfish or unselfish, or can an argument be made for a bit of both?

5. What do you think is the symbolism of the child's shovel left beside Polynices's body in Part 4?

6. What does Creon finally reveal to Antigone in Part 5 that leaves her confused?

7. What is the role of the Messenger, and why is he sitting away from the rest of the group?

8. What role does Ismene play in Part 5?

9. After learning of Haemon's suicide, Creon's wife takes her life. What does Creon say about those who have died?

10. Explain the convoluted path to the throne from Oedipus to Creon. Detail the characters and the way they became king.

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