Antigone: prologue & scene 1

The opening scene of a Greek drama is the

• prologue
• ode
• exodus

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Where was the play set?

• Rome
• Istanbul
• Greece

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Who wrote the play?

• Shakespeare
• Socrates
• Sophocles
• Aristotle

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Creon initially refuses to give Polyneices a proper burial because he . . .                          

• wants to test Antigone's lyalty
• feels Polyneices is a traitor
• he faught for Thebes

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

• Fate vs Free Will

• gods' laws vs man's laws

• loyalty to family, religion, or state

• prophets foretelling miracles

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What is the role of the chorus in Antigone Scene 1 Ode 1?

• To create conflict between Antigone and Creon

• To provide comic relief

• To express the thoughts and feelings of the audience

• To highlight the consequences of defying authority

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What is the main theme explored in Antigone Scene 1 Ode 1?

• Conflict between Antigone and Creon

• The role of the chorus

• The theme of loyalty

• The consequences of defying authority

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What are the consequences of defying authority in Antigone Scene 1 Ode 1?

• Imprisonment

• Exile

• Death

• All of the above

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Who is the main character in conflict with Creon in Antigone Scene 1 Ode 1?

• Antigone

• Ismene

• Haemon

• Eurydice

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What is the significance of loyalty in Antigone Scene 1 Ode 1?

• It leads to conflict between Antigone and Creon

• It is the main theme of the play

• It highlights the consequences of defying authority

• It is not explored in this scene

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