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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the agreement between Eteocles and Polynices?
(a) Polynices would be named king.
(b) Eteocles would be named king.
(c) They would go to war against Macedonia.
(d) They would rule in alternate years.

3. How is the Nurse described in Part 1?
(a) A middle-aged courtier.
(b) A special family member.
(c) An old woman.
(d) A young, fresh faced maiden.

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

5. What is Creon's occupation?
(a) King of Thebes.
(b) The king's treasurer.
(c) Court messenger.
(d) Page.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Creon's former occupation?

2. Who is playing cards in Part 1?

3. Why isn't the boy alone on the side of the stage laughing and talking with the other characters?

4. What does Part 1 say about the play's setting?

5. Who are Eteocles and Polynices?

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