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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Jonas reluctant to do what Antigone asks of him?
(a) He will be executed.
(b) He is faithful to Creon.
(c) He will get in trouble.
(d) He is in love with Antigone.

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

3. In Part 5, what reason does Creon give for making the ruling he did?
(a) Those standing in line for the crown are only waiting for his moment of weakness.
(b) He hated Polynices.
(c) His predecessors must tell the gods that he is strong.
(d) His authority had to be respected.

4. In Part 4, what does Creon say will happen to Jonas if he keeps quiet?
(a) He will live.
(b) He will be forgiven.
(c) He will keep his job.
(d) He will be reassigned, but his fellow guards will be executed.

5. While the guards are discussing Antigone's capture, what does she ask of them?
(a) If she will suffer.
(b) If she can sit down.
(c) If they will let her go.
(d) If she can speak with Ismene.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Antigone is brought in by the guards, what does she call herself in Part 4?

2. In Part 6, what does Creon say about his quarrel with Antigone over Polynices's body?

3. What is distinctive about the item Antigone uses to bury Polynices?

4. Where is Antigone's execution to take place?

5. In Part 6, the Chorus tells Creon that Haemon has been what?

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