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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Part 5, to what does Antigone say that Polynices is entitled?
(a) Peace.
(b) Rest.
(c) Equal treatment.
(d) A proper burial.

3. Why can't Antigone finish what she is doing with Jonas at the end of Part 6?
(a) The guards come to take her away.
(b) She breaks down sobbing.
(c) She becomes confused.
(d) Jonas stops her.

4. In the beginning of Part 5, Creon tells Antigone that she thinks he is above the law. What reasoning does he give for her impudence?
(a) She is stubborn.
(b) She is not thinking.
(c) She is Oedipus's daughter and his son's fiancee.
(d) She is becoming proud.

5. What are the guards assigned to do in Part 4?
(a) Keep asassins out of the castle.
(b) Keep interlopers out of the courtyard.
(c) Watch over the king's family.
(d) Watch over Polynices's body.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 4, who is Jonas?

2. In Part 6, Antigone begs Creon to do something about the problem in the palace so she can do what?

3. What does Jonas chat with Antigone about in Part 6?

4. In Part 6, with whom is Antigone left alone?

5. In Part 6, Haemon begs Creon to have the courage to be what?

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