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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the characters are introduced in Part 1, their basic characteristics are given. What else is revealed about these characters?
(a) Their current state of health.
(b) Their pets' names.
(c) Their date of birth.
(d) Their eventual fates.

2. How are Haemon and Creon related?
(a) Creon is Haemon's uncle.
(b) Creon is Haemon's brother.
(c) Creon is Haemon's father.
(d) Creaon is Haemon's instructor.

3. Who are Eteocles and Polynices?
(a) Men named as rulers of Thebes.
(b) All answers are correct.
(c) Antigone's brothers.
(d) Sons of King Oedipus.

4. How is Antigone described in Part 1?
(a) A bright, blond woman.
(b) A dark, thin girl.
(c) An uncommonly beautiful creature.
(d) An angel.

5. Who is playing cards in Part 1?
(a) The King.
(b) Antigone.
(c) Three soldiers.
(d) The Messenger.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Nurse doing when she is introduced?

2. What is the punishment for not following the king's orders about Polynices's body?

3. How is Haemon described in Part 1?

4. What is Antigone's sister's name?

5. How is Haemon related to Antigone?

(see the answer key)

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