Antigone Review Quiz

The Chorus is made up of...

• Grecian Elders
• Theban Elders
• Creon's Advisors
• Antigone's Ancestors

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What is Creon's decree regarding Eteocles?

• He is to be imprisoned in a tomb.
• He is not to be buried.
• He will be given a military burial.
• He was sentenced to death.

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What is Creon's decree regarding Polynieces?

• He is to be imprisoned in a tomb.
• He is not to be buried.
• He will be given a military burial.
• He was sentenced to death.

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Who assumes the role of King of Thebes upon Eteocles and Polynieces' deaths?

• Antigone
• Ismene
• Creon
• Teiresias

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Who is our playwright?

• Sophocles
• Aeschylus
• Eurip
• Aristophanes

Antigone believes that the laws of the Gods...

• override the laws of Creon.
• are merely suggestions.
• should be ignored.
• override the laws of man.

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As a true tragic hero, Antigone is characterized as

• unyielding.
• heartless.
• empathetic.
• emotional.

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In contrast to her sister, Ismene is characterized as 

• dramatic.
• weak.
• humble.
• honest.

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What is one of Creon's tragic flaws?

• He is too prideful.
• He does not listen to advice.
• He does not value family.
• He has no flaws.

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Who brings the news to Creon that someone has buried Polynieces?

• Teiresias
• Choragas
• Messanger
• Sentry