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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is looking for Antigone in Part 2?
(a) Oedipus.
(b) Dionysus.
(c) Polynices.
(d) Ismene.

2. What instrument was used to throw earth on Polynices's body in Part 4?
(a) A large stick.
(b) A rotted piece of wood.
(c) A piece of a broken green bowl.
(d) A small child's shovel.

3. What is Creon's wife doing when she is introduced?
(a) Practicing her lines.
(b) Brushing her daughter's hair.
(c) Looking for her husband's socks.
(d) Knitting.

4. In Part 5, how does Creon respond to Antigone's accusation after he explains the reason behind his actions?
(a) He orders the guards to take her away.
(b) He asks her for forgiveness.
(c) He admits that it is the truth.
(d) He throws Antigone to the ground.

5. What does Ismene say Creon has that will drag them to the scaffold?
(a) A wooden cart full of straw.
(b) A mob of thousands of arms and eyes.
(c) An army of hundreds.
(d) A strong, black stallion.

Short Answer Questions

1. Antigone says the Nurse is stronger than what in Part 2?

2. Who confronts Antigone in the beginning of Part 2?

3. Who is Oedipus?

4. What is the final, tragic result of the agreement between Eteocles and Polynices in Part 1?

5. What happens to Polynices's body in Part 1?

(see the answer key)

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