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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Prologue explain after the characters are introduced in Part 1?
(a) Some of the play's background.
(b) Some of the situations the characters will soon face.
(c) The reason the introductions are so detailed.
(d) The author's intent in writing the play.

2. What does Part 1 say about the play's setting?
(a) It is in the south of France on the shore of the Cote d'Azur.
(b) It has no geographical or historical implications.
(c) It is in a gloomy wood.
(d) There is no mention of the play's setting.

3. What does the person who confronts Antigone do when expressing her frustration?
(a) Weeps.
(b) Stalks out of the room.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Screams in anger.

4. In Part 2, who does Ismene say dies for ideas?
(a) The cowards.
(b) The brave.
(c) Men.
(d) The foolhardy.

5. In Part 2, Ismene tells Antigone that she is what?
(a) Bold and brave.
(b) Her hero.
(c) Young and beautiful.
(d) Careless and unhappy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Creon's former occupation?

2. In Part 2, Antigone tells the Nurse that she is too _____________ for what she must do.

3. How are Haemon and Creon related?

4. What does Ismene try to do when Antigone wants to discuss her plan in Part 2?

5. When Haemon enters, what does the Nurse do?

(see the answer key)

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