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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. Who enters in order to announce to the king that someone has tried to cover up the body of Polyneices?
(a) The prophet
(b) Young boy
(c) Sentry
(d) Messenger

2. Eteocles fought for Thebes and thus he will receive a ___________________ after his death.
(a) Full military burial
(b) Pension for his family
(c) Book
(d) Statue in his memory

3. What did the person who tried to bury the body use in order to start to cover Polyneices up?
(a) A blanket
(b) Loose dirt
(c) Cement
(d) Smoke

4. Creon realizes he still needs to prove his worth to the people as a _____________.
(a) Friend
(b) Judge
(c) Fighter
(d) Leader

5. Creon gives ____________ to anyone who contradicts the king's wishes concerning the burial during the play.
(a) More taxes
(b) Poison
(c) Blessings
(d) No support

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the walled city that is featured in the actions of this story and drama?

2. What does Ismene compliment Antigone on before she leaves her to herself and to her actions?

3. How many captains were at the gates and were matched again during the battle?

4. Who killed herself when she realized the incestuous relationship had taken place?

5. What is the punishment for burying the body of the soldier in defiance of the decree during the play?

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