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

2. Ismene tries to uphold __________ law and does not believe anyone should oppose it during the play.
(a) Creon's
(b) God's
(c) Haemon's
(d) Man's

3. Creon shares that he will not show any ___________ in his rule nor will he patronize anyone.
(a) Mercy
(b) Fear
(c) Contentment
(d) Peace

4. Who is afraid of Creon's wrath and of breaking the law, even though it would be an honorable action?
(a) Haemon
(b) Creon
(c) Antigone
(d) Ismene

5. The Chorus celebrates the slaying of the two men to be the ultimate __________ victory.
(a) Moral
(b) Religious
(c) Theban
(d) Roman

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose decree proclaims that the body of the fallen man is not to be buried by anyone under punishment of death?

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

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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