What is the primary conflict introduced in the prologue of "Antigone" by Sophocles?

Antigone's desire to bury her brother against Creon's edict

The battle between Thebes and Athens

The love story between Antigone and Haemon

The rivalry between Antigone and Ismene

What decree has Creon made regarding Polynices?

He should be left unburied as a traitor

He should be buried with full rites

He should be exiled from Thebes

How does Ismene initially react to Antigone's plan to bury their brother?

She refuses to help and warns Antigone of the consequences

What theme is introduced in the prologue of "Antigone"?

The conflict between individual conscience and state law

The importance of law and order

What does Antigone believe about the laws of the gods compared to the laws of man?

The gods' laws are more important

The gods' laws are less important

In Scene 1, what is Creon's attitude towards leadership and governance?

He believes in strict adherence to law and order

He believes in ruling with compassion and understanding

He is indecisive and unsure of his power

He seeks advice from his subjects

Reread the following line 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 does this help you infer about Creon?

He feels sympathy for the commoners.

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

The soldier brings Antigone to Creon in order to...

show that he agreed with Creon.

express his dislike for Antigone.

protect Thebes from Antigone's pride.

Which of these sentences best describes what has happened to Antigone’s brothers as it is explained in the text?

One brother has died and is being given funeral rights; the other brother has died and is forbidden burial.

One brother has died and is being honored by Creon; the other brother has been banished from the city-state of Thebes.

Both brothers have died and Creon is providing a great feast to honor his nephews before a funeral.

Both brothers have lost in battle and have been ordered to leave the city-state of Thebes with Antigone.

Which of these statements best describes what Antigone believes will be the consequences of her plan?

She believes she might be punished.

She believes Creon will honor her.

She believes she will cause an uprising.

She believes her sister will disown her.

Antigone tells Ismene of the new decree stating their brother must remain unburied.

Antigone asks for help from Ismene; Ismene expresses reservations. Antigone refuses to allow Ismene to help.

The Chorus summarizes the activities in Thebes.

Creon publicly declares that Polyneices must remain unburied.

What was Oedipus' fate?

He tore his eyes out after learning that his wife was also his mother

He died after reigning as king of many years

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30 sec • 2 pts

The open area between the platform and the audience in an ancient Greek theater

theatron

parados

orchestra

skene

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

The playwright competition was held during the festival honoring which Greek god?

Zeus

Dionysus

Athena

Apollo

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

Which of these did the actors not wear?

long robes

huge masks

elaborate wigs

elevated shoes

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

Best synonym for hubris

honor

loyalty

cowardice

tragic flaw

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

Which is not one of the four children of Oedipus and Jocasta?

Ismene

Haemon

Eteocles

Antigone

Polyneices

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1 min • 2 pts

King of Thebes when the play opens--he's been king for about a day (spelling counts)

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

Why doesn't Creon want Polyneices to be buried?

because he defied Creon's orders

because he killed Creon's son

because he dishonored the gods

because he attacked Thebes

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

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Antigone Prologue-Scene 2

The open area between the platform and the audience in an ancient Greek theater

The playwright competition was held during the festival honoring which Greek god?

Which of these did the actors not wear?

Best synonym for hubris

Which is not one of the four children of Oedipus and Jocasta?

King of Thebes when the play opens--he's been king for about a day (spelling counts)

Why doesn't Creon want Polyneices to be buried?

True or False: Antigone asks Ismene to keep her plan to bury Polyneices a secret.

What is the primary conflict introduced in the prologue of "Antigone" by Sophocles?

What is Antigone's relationship to Ismene?

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