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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose decree proclaims that the body of the fallen man is not to be buried by anyone under punishment of death?
(a) Choragos
(b) Creon's
(c) Oedipus'
(d) Haemon's

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

3. What is believed to be on Ismene and Antigone as a result of Oedipus and Jocasta's actions?
(a) Curse
(b) Genetic disease
(c) A burden of making things right
(d) Blessing

4. What were Polyneices' jaws filled with, according to the speeches of the Chorus in this scene?
(a) Fire
(b) Goats
(c) Swords
(d) Our gore

5. Antigone claims she will be ready to face a/an _____________ death if she is caught in her actions.
(a) Painful
(b) Easy
(c) Quick
(d) Honorable

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Antigone throw back in Ismene's face when Ismene says she will be silent about the actions?

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

3. Ismene feels powerless as a __________ at the start of the story, in addition to her family background.

4. The Chorus in this scene is a group of singers and dancers who are meant to represent the _____________.

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

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