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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At what time of day does the story taking place in the play begin?
(a) Twilight
(b) Midafternoon
(c) Midnight
(d) Dawn

2. What is the punishment for burying the body of the soldier in defiance of the decree during the play?
(a) Stoning
(b) Hanging
(c) Poisoning
(d) Firing squad

3. What army decided to attack Thebes, though they were driven back during their efforts during the play?
(a) Greek
(b) Roman
(c) Italian
(d) Argive

4. How many captains were at the gates and were matched again during the battle?
(a) Eight
(b) Seven
(c) Two
(d) Ten

5. Whose body is to be left out to be pecked and torn apart, without a proper military burial?
(a) Antigone
(b) Ismene
(c) Polyneices
(d) Eteocles

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is afraid of Creon's wrath and of breaking the law, even though it would be an honorable action?

3. Ismene tries to uphold __________ law and does not believe anyone should oppose it during the play.

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

5. What is the color of the shield of Polyneices, according to the Chorus in this scene?

(see the answer key)

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