When Creon has Ismene brought before him, Ismene

tries to take some of the blame for burying Polyneices

shrieks accusations at Antigone

tries to rally the Chorus in support of the sisters

Match the following character with his or her quote:

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

"We are but women; we cannot fight with men!"

"The time is not far off that you shall pay back corpse for corpse."

"I should have praise and honor for what I have done."

Haimon challenges Creon’s death sentence of Antigone because

The people don’t want her punished.

What is the Chorus's perspective on Antigone's actions?

The Chorus's perspective is sympathy for Antigone.

The Chorus's perspective is that Antigone's action is a betrayal.

The Chorus's perspective is anger at what Antigone has done.

The Chorus's perspective is admiration of Creon in punishing Antigone.

Besides being Antigone’s uncle, how else were Creon and Antigone related?

Soon to be Father-in-law and Daughter-in-law

What did the ancient Greeks believe would happen to a person left unburied?

The soul of the dead person would be left to wander the earth.

The people responsible for leaving the body unburied would be rewarded.

The soul of the dead person would go immediately to Hades.

The soul of the dead person would cease to exist.

At the beginning of the scene, how would you characterize how Haimon acts towards his father?

He is challenging his authority.

He is plotting to overthrow him.

When Haimon confronts his father about Antigone, Haimon’s demeanor (the way he presents himself) changes throughout the scene from

Obedient to reasonable to angry

Loving to obedient to indifferent

Loyal to disillusioned to forgiving

Uncertain to fearful to vengeful

What does Creon accuse Haimon of?

Being influenced by a woman against him.

Being a traitor because he took money

Plotting against him so he can be king

Helping those who are trying to undermine him.

What is the primary conflict in the play 'Antigone'?

B) The clash between Antigone and Creon over the laws of the state versus the laws of the gods.

A) The struggle between Antigone and Ismene over their brother's burial.

C) The rivalry between Antigone and Haemon for Creon's approval.

D) The disagreement between Creon and Teiresias over the future of Thebes.

In 'Antigone', what is Creon's tragic flaw that leads to his downfall?

A) His excessive pride and stubbornness.

B) His inability to make decisions.

C) His compassion and leniency.

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

B) To offer background information and comment on the action of the play.

A) To provide comic relief and entertain the audience.

C) To act as a secondary antagonist to Antigone.

D) To serve as a messenger between the gods and the characters.

Antigone

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English

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10th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

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CCSS

RL.11-12.10, RL.11-12.3, RL.8.3

+15

Standards-aligned

Sarah Williams

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25 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What role does Haemon play in the scene and how does he contribute to the conflict?

Haemon is a messenger who delivers bad news to Antigone

Haemon is a servant who helps King Creon in executing Antigone

Haemon is a soldier who fights against Antigone

Haemon is Antigone's fiancé and he tries to reason with his father, King Creon, to reconsider his decision to execute Antigone.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the significance of Antigone's defiance?

Antigone's defiance is only about seeking personal revenge and making a fool of the king.

Antigone's defiance demonstrates civil disobedience, loyalty to family, and the conflict between divine and human law.

Antigone's defiance is a symbol of obedience to the government.

Antigone's defiance has no significance.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

According to Creon, what makes Antigone's crime even worse?

She isn't sorry for what she did, and she is boasting about it.

She doesn't even realize that she broke the law.

She is placing the gods over him.

She is trying to hide and lie about what she did.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

At the end of scene 3 what changes does Creon make to his earlier sentence?

Antigone and Ismene are to be freed

Antigone and Ismene are to be entombed in a vault

Antigone and Ismene are to be freed and Polynecies will receive a proper burial

Antigone will be entombed in a vault and Ismene is to be freed

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The adjectives bold, assertive, and strong best describe which character?

Antigone

Ismene

the Sentry

the chorus

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Who said this quote?
"Then she must die--but her death will cause another."

Creon

Teiresias

Chorus

Haemon

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Creon considers Ismene...

traitor

friend

worthless

the intelligent sister

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

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Antigone

25 questions

What role does Haemon play in the scene and how does he contribute to the conflict?

What is the significance of Antigone's defiance?

According to Creon, what makes Antigone's crime even worse?

At the end of scene 3 what changes does Creon make to his earlier sentence?

The adjectives bold, assertive, and strong best describe which character?

Who said this quote?
"Then she must die--but her death will cause another."

Creon considers Ismene...

Which character trait does NOT fit Antigone?

When Creon has Ismene brought before him, Ismene

How does Ismene react when Antigone asks her to help bury Polyneices?

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25 questions

What role does Haemon play in the scene and how does he contribute to the conflict?

What is the significance of Antigone's defiance?

According to Creon, what makes Antigone's crime even worse?

At the end of scene 3 what changes does Creon make to his earlier sentence?

The adjectives bold, assertive, and strong best describe which character?

Who said this quote?"Then she must die--but her death will cause another."

Creon considers Ismene...

Which character trait does NOT fit Antigone?

When Creon has Ismene brought before him, Ismene

How does Ismene react when Antigone asks her to help bury Polyneices?

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Who said this quote?
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