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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Part 5, why does Antigone ask Creon to kill her in a certain way?
(a) Because she doesn't want to be tortured.
(b) Because she doesn't want to make a scene.
(c) Because she can't be brave forever.
(d) Because she wants Thebes to know how their king treats honorable people.

3. In Part 4, what does Creon do in response to the guards telling him what Antigone has done?
(a) He sends the guards away.
(b) He grabs her arm angrily.
(c) He gapes in disbelief.
(d) He bribes the guards to keep their mouths shut.

4. What does Creon say he will do if Antigone does what he tells her to do in Part 5?
(a) Ensure the guards' silence.
(b) Keep the truth from Haemon.
(c) Bring her something to eat.
(d) Execute her.

5. When Antigone is brought in by the guards, what does she call herself in Part 4?
(a) A seeker of justice.
(b) A seeker of truth.
(c) A daughter of Oedipus.
(d) A dictator.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 4, what does Creon say will happen to Jonas if he keeps quiet?

2. What was Jonas doing when he discovered Antigone covering Polynices's body?

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

4. In Part 6, Creon tells Haemon that sooner or later, every man must accept what?

5. What does Creon tell Antigone to do upon her response to his first question in Part 5?

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