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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what time of day does the story taking place in the play begin?

2. The Chorus notes that even in evil doings, man can be ___________, but there are consequences to these actions.

3. The ode also points out that ___________ wrath is passed on to future generations, as seen with Antigone.

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

5. Where does the Chorus state that Polyneices came from when he entered into battle?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does this ode have to say about the transference of God's wrath between generations?

2. What is the punishment for Antigone if she goes against the decree of King Creon?

3. What is the one force from which man is not immune, according to the Chorus in this part of the play?

4. Why does God support the Theban warriors during the battle that took place prior to the start of the play?

5. What does the Chorus say about man and about his position in the universe?

6. Why does Creon say that Eteocles will receive a proper burial after his efforts in the battle?

7. What did the guards do after Creon threatened the sentry initially after questioning him?

8. What is the status of the battle at the start of the play, ANTIGONE?

9. What are Creon's ideas about loyalty when it comes to ruling the people of Thebes?

10. What does Creon caution against in the support of his decree about the burial rulings for the two men?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In a sense, there are numerous rivalries occurring during and before the start of this play.

Part 1: Why did Eteocles and Polyneices have a rivalry between themselves?

Part 2: Why did Ismene and Antigone have a rivalry between themselves?

Part 3: Why is rivalry necessary in the course of human relationships? Or isn't it?

Essay Topic 2

During the course of the play, there seem to be a number of characters who move back and forth between major characters, causing messages to be shared in directly.

Part 1: Why are the minor characters given the great tasks of sharing information with major players in the story?

Part 2: Why do you think that major characters don't speak to each other more directly during this play?

Part 3: How might the play be different if the action only focused on the major characters?

Essay Topic 3

Like so many other sisters, Antigone and Ismene seem to have a complicated relationship. They want what's best for themselves and for others, though they do not agree.

Part 1: Why do you think these sisters seem to have so much trouble, at first, agreeing with each other?

Part 2: Which sister seems to have the most plausible argument regarding the burial of Polyneices? Why?

Part 3: Do you think that sisters can ever agree with each other all the time? Why or why not?

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