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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Part 6, the Chorus tells Creon that Haemon has been what?
(a) Mortally wounded.
(b) Cut to the bone by his cruelty.
(c) Turned into an enemy.
(d) Betrayed by his father.

3. What does Creon say he is going to do in Part 4 in response to Polynices's body being covered?
(a) Have the guards shoot to kill.
(b) Change nothing.
(c) Leave the body out in the open while the guards hide to see who the perpetrator is.
(d) Double the guard detail.

4. What is Haemon's response to his father's statement after their embrace in Part 6?
(a) He tries to talk Creon into changing his mind.
(b) He agrees with Creon.
(c) He runs from the palace.
(d) He stands silently and stoically.

5. What was Jonas doing when he discovered Antigone covering Polynices's body?
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Reading.
(c) Talking to the other guards.
(d) Getting tobacco.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Part 6, what has happened to the palace?

3. In Part 4, the Chorus says there are four aspects of a tragedy. What is one of those aspects?

4. In Part 4, the Chorus says there are four aspects of a tragedy. What is one of those aspects?

5. In Part 4, what does the heat of the sun do?

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