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

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) Haemon's
(b) Oedipus'
(c) Choragos
(d) Creon's

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

3. Who killed herself when she realized the incestuous relationship had taken place?
(a) Jocasta
(b) Antigone
(c) Eurydice
(d) Hera

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

5. Who is Choragos trying to get more active support from, pleading for this support as the Chorus would?
(a) Older men
(b) Surrounding cities
(c) Younger residents
(d) Women

Short Answer Questions

1. Creon gives ____________ to anyone who contradicts the king's wishes concerning the burial during the play.

2. What does the leader of the group call Polyneices when he is in the midst of battle? A wild __________ screaming.

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

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

5. Creon shares that he will not show any ___________ in his rule nor will he patronize anyone.

(see the answer key)

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