Antigone Prologue Quiz

Who is the author of the play Antigone?

• Euripides

• Sophocles

• Aristophanes

• Homer

What is the setting of the play Antigone?

• Athens, modern day

• Rome, ancient Italy

• Troy, ancient Turkey

• Thebes, ancient Greece

Who is Antigone's father?

• Hercules

• Oedipus

• Achilles

• Zeus

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Who is Antigone's uncle?

• Creon

• Polyneices

• Ismene

• Oedipus

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What is the main conflict in the prologue of Antigone?

• Antigone's desire to become queen

• Conflict between Antigone and Ismene

• Clash between Antigone's desire to bury her brother and King Creon's decree

• King Creon's desire to marry Antigone

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What is the relationship between Antigone and Ismene?

• Cousins

• Best friends

• Sisters

• Mother and daughter

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What is the punishment for anyone who defies the king's decree in Antigone?

• Exile

• Imprisonment

• Fines

• Death

What is the role of the Chorus in the prologue of Antigone?

• Singer of songs

• Narrator and provider of background information

• Antagonist

• Comic relief

What is the significance of the character of Creon in the prologue?

• Creon's character is insignificant and has no impact on the play

• Creon's character is a minor character with no authority

• Creon's character is only there for comedic relief

• Creon's character sets the stage for the conflict and establishes his authority as the king.

What is the theme of the prologue in Antigone?

• Conflict between individual conscience and the laws of the state

• The importance of family loyalty

• The power struggle between two brothers

• The celebration of love and friendship