Antigone Lines 117-179

Multiple Choice

What natural image is praised at the beginning of the passage?

• The sea

• The wind

• The sun

• The rain

Multiple Choice

Who is described as "the enemy out of Argos"?

• Creon

• Zeus

• Polynices

• Oedipus

Multiple Choice

How is the invading army described in the passage?

• Weak and disorganized

• Peaceful and diplomatic

• Like an eagle with shielded wings

• Like a serpent hiding in the shadows

Open Ended

How does the Chorus describe the impact of the sun and fate on the battle at Thebes?

Multiple Choice

Which god is repeatedly referenced as having a major influence on the events described in the Chorus?

• Ares

• Zeus

• Apollo

• Hermes

Multiple Choice

What saved Thebes from being destroyed by the invaders?

• A great flood

• Zeus's hatred of pride

• Polynices changing his mind

• A secret escape tunnel

Multiple Choice

Who are the two warriors described as "blood brothers" who both died in battle?

• Eteocles and Creon

• Eteocles and Polynices

• Creon and Polynices

• Zeus and Dionysus

Multiple Choice

According to the Chorus, what is the outcome for the two blood brothers who fought at the seven gates?

• They both survived and became heroes.

• They both died and won the common prize of death.

• One became king and the other was exiled.

• They were both captured by the enemy.

Multiple Choice

What is the significance of the city's call to worship Dionysus after the battle?

• It shows that the people are fearful of future invasions.

• It represents a return to peace and celebration after war.

• It signals that Dionysus is to be blamed for the conflict.

• It suggests that Thebes will soon be destroyed by the gods.

Multiple Choice

Who is identified as "the king of the realm" in this passage?

• Oedipus

• Zeus

• Creon

• Polynices

Multiple Choice

What does the speaker’s tone suggest about the people's feelings toward Creon's arrival and leadership?

• They are excited and ready to celebrate.

• They are confused and fearful of his power.

• They are curious and cautious about what he will do next.

• They are dismissive and uninterested in his actions.

Open Ended

4. What function does the Chorus perform within the play? How does the Chorus advance the plot of the play?

Open Ended

What questions or thoughts do you have after exploring this section of 'Antigone'? Is there anything you would like to know more about?