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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part 6, after Haemon begs Creon to be courageous, how does Creon respond?
(a) He breaks down and weeps.
(b) Tells Haemon that he has no choice and must accept his fate.
(c) Tells Haemon to stand up straight and face the world head on.
(d) He walks away.

2. In Part 6, Antigone begs Creon to do something about the problem in the palace so she can do what?
(a) Die in peace.
(b) Talk to Ismene.
(c) Escape while he is preoccupied.
(d) Talk to Haemon.

3. Why is Jonas reluctant to do what Antigone asks of him?
(a) He will get in trouble.
(b) He is faithful to Creon.
(c) He will be executed.
(d) He is in love with Antigone.

4. Where is Antigone's execution to take place?
(a) In the town common.
(b) At the gallows.
(c) In an empty cave.
(d) In the palace courtyard.

5. Why can't Antigone finish what she is doing with Jonas at the end of Part 6?
(a) She breaks down sobbing.
(b) Jonas stops her.
(c) The guards come to take her away.
(d) She becomes confused.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 4, the Chorus says there are four aspects of a tragedy. What is one of those aspects?

2. What does Antigone do in response to Creon's promise in Part 5?

3. In Part 5, what is the first thing that Creon asks Antigone?

4. How does Antigone try to convince the guards to let her go?

5. What does Antigone say when Creon confronts her about covering Polynices?

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