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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is "this one man most of all defended the city kept the ship steady?"
(a) Polyneices.
(b) Zeus.
(c) Eteocles.
(d) Laius.

2. Who speaks a lament over the bodies of Eteocles and Polyneices?
(a) The generals.
(b) The Scout.
(c) Antigone and Ismene.
(d) The Chorus.

3. To go against the will of the gods, or to make them angry, is to risk destruction. This is considered the _____ of the play.
(a) Theme.
(b) Scene.
(c) Moral.
(d) Plot.

4. What is on Parthenopaios' shield?
(a) The Typhon.
(b) The Oracle.
(c) The Fury.
(d) The Spinx.

5. What does Antigone believe is more important than respect for the city?
(a) Respect for elders.
(b) Respect for society.
(c) Respect for ones self.
(d) Respect for family.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Antigone and Ismene represent?

2. What is the name of Laius' son?

3. Who does Eteocles promise to put in prison if they do not obey him and bravely face the danger of war?

4. "White haired" women, "housewives," and young virgins are all described to be ___________.

5. Traditionally, males are more concerned with _______.

(see the answer key)

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