According to the choragus, Antigone and her father’s shared tragic flaw is that they

understand the people of Thebes

What prophecy does Teiresias reveal?

Creon's family members will die if he refuses to appease the gods

Creon will allow Polyneices to go unburied and will bury Antigone alive

Birds and dogs will go mad if they eat more of Polyneices' body

The people of Thebes will overthrow Creon because of his actions toward Antigone

When Creon hears that dust was found on Polyneices, he first suspects his guards have betrayed him. Why?

He thinks they were bribed (money)

He thinks they obey the gods (faith)

He thinks they prefer Oedipus' sons as rulers (love)

He thinks they respect a soldier (honor)

Teiresias tells Creon that his actions will bring evil upon Thebes unless he must buries Polyneices and frees Antigone. Creon accuses Teiresais of

being influenced by birds (that's fowl).

the fatal flaw leading to a tragic hero's demise

the ancient belief in gods' law above state law

What is Antigone's hamartia?

Her stubborn devotion to her family

Her belief in the goddess Athena

What is Creon's hamartia?

His suspicion that everyone has been bribed with gold

His stubborn devotion to his family

Actors in Greek dramas wore masks to

change costumes/ characters easily

project their voices in the theatre

Why does Ismene refuse to help Antigone bury Polyneices?

She is afraid of being stoned to death

She feels her family has suffered enough

She thinks women must submit to the authority of men

the god of wine, fertility, and drama.

the god of cheese and chocolate

Which one is NOT one of the central themes addressed in "Antigone":

loyalty to family, religion, or state

According to the ancient Greeks, how was justice expressed in Antigone?

Creon is punished for the wrongful death of Antigone through the death of his son and wife. "Corpse for corpse"

Creon was removed from the throne.

Creon was forced to make the prophet his special counsel.

Creon was not punished. As King, he is free from judgement.

Name two types of laws that were contrasted in Antigone.

man's law and the law of the courts

How are the chorus and the choragos different from other characters in the play?

They don't participate in the action of the play.

They do not have specific names or identities.

In Antigone, the chorus is made up of ?

the group of elders from the city of Thebes

What is the function for the chorus in Antigone?

Reflect public sentiment towards a character

What vital information does the Chorus reveal in the exposition of the play?

The choragos explains the backstory of Polyneices and Eteocles's battle

The choragos explains the discord between Ismene and Antigone.

The choragos explains why Antigone will be arrested.

In the Ode 1, the chorus reveals the rising conflict of the story. What is it?

Which is superior: the laws of men or the the laws of the gods?

Which is superior: King Creon or the town's elders?

Who is the better King Oedipus or Creon?

A significant shift takes place in the choragos's attitudue toward Antigone during the climax of the play. Which statement reflects that change?

The choragos recommends Creon free Antigone and bury Polyneices.

The choragos feels that Creon should stay the course and punish Antigone.

The choragos recommend that Creon bury Polyneices but continue to punish Antigone.

In the resolution, the choragos and the chorus have changed their stance from the beginning of the play. Which statement best reflects this change in stance?

The chorus and choragos state that man must be humble before the gods.

The chorus and choragos reinforce Creon's belief that man must be humble in the face of man's laws.

The chorus and choragos state that man's law and god's law are equally important.

As the play progresses, what happens to the attitude of the Chorus?

It becomes more sympathetic to Antigone.

It loses interest in the conflict between Antigone and Creon.

It begins to doubt the power of the gods.

It becomes more firmly supportive of Creon.

Which of the following statements made by Creon proves to be one that he should have taken to heart?

"The inflexible heart breaks first, the toughest iron cracks first."

"No traitor is going to be honored with the loyal man."

"There's nothing in the world so demoralizing than money."

"The man who knows how to obey, and that man only knows how to give commands when the time comes."

Antigone's determination to bury Polyneices is based mainly on feelings of

anger at the insult to her family

At first, Ismene is unwilling to help Antigone because she _____.

thinks the gods would oppose it

believes the dead cannot be harmed or helped

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Whom does Creon refuse to bury?

Ismene

Eteocles

Eurydice

Polyneices

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Reread the following comments from the sentry in Scene 1.
Sentry: “I did not do it. I did not see who did it. You must not punish me for what someone else has done.”
What do the comments help you infer about Creon?

He respects honesty.

He acts without fairness.

He is easily fooled by others.

He feels sympathy for the commoners.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Whose laws does Antigone say she follows?

The gods'

Oedipus'

her own

Creon's

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Haemon argues that Creon should free Antigone because

others believe Antigone is innocent

Haemon fought Antigone's brother

Ismene cannot live without Antigone

Antigone is Oedipus' Daughter

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Choragus’ function in the final words of the drama is to

persuade you that Creon is innocent

entertain you with a short poem about life

explain the message of the play to you

describe why Antigone is guilty

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What angers Antigone at the beginning of the play?

The elders of Thebes honor Eteocles

Creon refuses to hear her complaints

Polyneices attacks Thebes and kills Eteocles

Ismene refuses to help bury Polyneices

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30 sec • 1 pt

Reread the following comment from Creon to the chorus in Scene 1 of this drama.
“I am aware, of course, that no ruler can expect complete loyalty from his subjects until he has been tested in office.”
What can you infer about Creon’s motivation for making this statement?

He is worried that no one trusts him

He has no clear concept of government

He wants Antigone to test his governing skills

He must reassure the chorus about Eteocles

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Antigone Review

Whom does Creon refuse to bury?

Reread the following comments from the sentry in Scene 1. Sentry: “I did not do it. I did not see who did it. You must not punish me for what someone else has done.” What do the comments help you infer about Creon?

Whose laws does Antigone say she follows?

Haemon argues that Creon should free Antigone because

Choragus’ function in the final words of the drama is to

What angers Antigone at the beginning of the play?

Reread the following comment from Creon to the chorus in Scene 1 of this drama. “I am aware, of course, that no ruler can expect complete loyalty from his subjects until he has been tested in office.” What can you infer about Creon’s motivation for making this statement?

To justify her actions, Antigone argues with Creon that she is abiding by

According to the choragus, Antigone and her father’s shared tragic flaw is that they

What prophecy does Teiresias reveal?

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Reread the following comments from the sentry in Scene 1.
Sentry: “I did not do it. I did not see who did it. You must not punish me for what someone else has done.”
What do the comments help you infer about Creon?

Reread the following comment from Creon to the chorus in Scene 1 of this drama.
“I am aware, of course, that no ruler can expect complete loyalty from his subjects until he has been tested in office.”
What can you infer about Creon’s motivation for making this statement?