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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Ode 1 (First Stasimon).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the relationship between Eteocles and Polyneices in the play, even though they fight each other?
(a) Brothers
(b) Father and son
(c) Cousins
(d) Lovers

2. Man is considered to be the one who has ____________ animals, according to the content of the ode.
(a) Eaten
(b) Named all
(c) Tamed
(d) Killed

3. What did Oedipus do when he realized the incestuous affair that took place with Jocasta?
(a) Try to kill Antigone
(b) Try to kill Jocasta
(c) Blind himself
(d) Kill himself

4. Who introduces the character of Creon to the play and to the audience who might be watching the play?
(a) Antigone
(b) Ismene
(c) Choragos
(d) Creon

5. Antigone reminds Ismene of family __________ when she tries to reason with her about her actions.
(a) Blood
(b) Punishments
(c) Loyalty
(d) History

Short Answer Questions

1. The Chorus celebrates the slaying of the two men to be the ultimate __________ victory.

2. Who answered the battle cry of Polyneices in the battle where he finally lost his life?

3. What else does the Chorus remind the audience that man is strong in?

4. What is not one of the animals that the Chorus notes that man can tame or master?

5. Where does the Chorus state that Polyneices came from when he entered into battle?

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