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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What is Antigone wishing in Part 1?
(a) That her mother would let her go out by herself.
(b) That the rain would stop.
(c) That her beloved was rich.
(d) That she didn't have to die soon.

4. What is the initial result when Eteocles refuses to honor the agreement with Polynices?
(a) A marriage is arranged.
(b) The throne is ceded to a relative.
(c) A war breaks out.
(d) A new agreement is drawn up.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Creon's wife is introduced, it is said that she will continue her task until what?

2. What is Creon's occupation?

3. When the characters are introduced in Part 1, their basic characteristics are given. What else is revealed about these characters?

4. How is Haemon described in Part 1?

5. How is the Nurse described in Part 1?

(see the answer key)

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