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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Ode 3 (Third Stasimon).

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Creon tells Haemon he is grateful for his ____________ in all matters, and is pleased with Haemon's answer.
(a) Appreciation
(b) Allegiance
(c) Attention
(d) Guidance

3. The two men of cruel fate were born of one _____________ and one mother, according to the Chorus.
(a) Evil
(b) God
(c) Sire
(d) Father

4. Creon is concerned about the people and their worries about having a ____________.
(a) War
(b) Public hanging
(c) Public stoning
(d) New leader

5. For that hope whose wanderings are so __________ is to many men a comfort, according to the Chorus.
(a) Powerful
(b) Straight
(c) Eager
(d) Wide

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the person who tried to bury the body use in order to start to cover Polyneices up?

2. What army decided to attack Thebes, though they were driven back during their efforts during the play?

3. Creon acknowledges that __________ is not transferable from one leader to the next. He must earn it.

4. What is the other name for God that is used by the Chorus in this scene of the play and throughout the play?

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

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