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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 other name for God that is used by the Chorus in this scene of the play and throughout the play?
(a) Zeus
(b) Apollo
(c) Mercury
(d) Creon

2. Creon is concerned about the people and their worries about having a ____________.
(a) New leader
(b) War
(c) Public stoning
(d) Public hanging

3. What does the leader of the group call Polyneices when he is in the midst of battle? A wild __________ screaming.
(a) Tiger
(b) Bear
(c) Hawk
(d) Eagle

4. What is the color of the shield of Polyneices, according to the Chorus in this scene?
(a) White
(b) Blue
(c) Black
(d) Red

5. Creon shouts that the gods do not favor the ________ such as Polyneices who show them disrespect.
(a) Warriors
(b) Bastards
(c) Rebels
(d) Wicked

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the relationship between Polyneices and Antigone in this play?

2. How many gates does Thebes have, according to the Chorus in this scene?

3. What were Polyneices' jaws filled with, according to the speeches of the Chorus in this scene?

4. What did the guards do in order to determine who would deliver the news to Creon?

5. What does Ismene swear to Antigone when she hears of Antigone's decision to act?

(see the answer key)

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