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

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

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.

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.

Which theme is explored in Antigone Scene 1?

Conflict between individual conscience and state law

The importance of family ties in ancient Greece

The dangers of defying the gods

The benefits of obedience to authority

What does the character of Ismene symbolize?

Ismene symbolizes the traditional role of women in ancient Greek society.

Ismene symbolizes the role of men in ancient Greek society.

Ismene symbolizes the decline of traditional values in ancient Greek society.

Ismene symbolizes the rise of feminism in ancient Greek society.

What does Ismene say about the crime?

She claims that she is guilty too.

She tells Creon about how she tried to convince Antigone not to do it.

She denies that Antigone did it.

She begs Creon to forgive Antigone.

In Scene 2, why does Ismene try to say she was involved in burying Polyneices?

She feels guilty for not supporting Antigone in the beginning and hopes to make up for it.

She hopes Creon will spare her life if she confesses.

She thinks she can sacrifice herself to save Antigone’s life.

She believes that if she can win favor with Creon he will give her more power.

Which personality traits made Ismene an effective foil for Antigone?

Ismene is passive whereas Antigone is active.

Ismene is happy and Antigone is angry.

Ismene likes peace, but Antigone prefers war.

Ismene loved her brothers as did Antigone.

Creon declares that anarchists are behind the burial of Polynices. What dramatic irony lies in this declaration?

The audience knows that Antigone has buried Polynices for religious, not political reasons.

The audience knows that a priest buried him.

The audience knows that the Sentry buried him.

The audience knows that Creon secretly suspects Antigone, but can't accuse her because she is Haimon's fiancee.

set or declare (someone) free from blame, guilt, or responsibility.

In a verry unhappy or unfortunate state.

the quality of being religious or reverent

away from the correct path or direction.

a rough or noisy fight or quarrel

the passionate expression of grief or sorrow; weeping

the act or offense of speaking sacrilegiously about God or sacred things; profane talk.

away from the correct path or direction

A rough or noisy fight or quarrel

the passionate expression of grief or sorrow; weeping

humble and submission and respect

a very unhappy or unfortunate state.

the passionate expression of grief or sorrow; weeping

away from the correct path or direction

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

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

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

Explain the concept of hubris/tragic flaw and how it is demonstrated by Creon in this scene.

Creon demonstrates hubris by refusing to listen to the advice of others and insisting on his own way, even when it goes against the will of the gods.

Creon demonstrates hubris by seeking guidance from the gods and respecting their will

Creon demonstrates hubris by being humble and open to the advice of others

Creon demonstrates hubris by admitting his mistakes and apologizing for his actions

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!"

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

Antigone Scene 2-3

Authored by Kelly Matthes

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

Who has the sentry captured and brought before King Creon?

Ismene

Antigone

Polyneices

Haimon

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CCSS.RL.8.3

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

What reason does Antigone give for defying Creon’s decree?

It was her brother

She made a blood oath to him

God’s laws are higher than a man’s

People don’t like Creon as king

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

When Creon has Ismene brought before him, Ismene

shrieks accusations at Antigone

tries to attack Creon

tries to rally the Chorus in support of the sisters

tries to take some of the blame for burying Polyneices

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CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

What are the songs the chorus sings called?

prologues

odes

episodes

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

Who wrote the play?

Shakespeare

Socrates

Sophocles

Aristotle

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CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

When she is brought by the sentry to face Creon, Antigone...

denies her guilt

implicates Ismene

accuses the sentry

admits her guilt

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

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

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

Whose value system can be summed up this way: one must always yield to the laws of society or the world will descend into anarchy.

Creon

Ismene

Antigone

Haimon

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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Antigone Scene 2-3

Who has the sentry captured and brought before King Creon?

What reason does Antigone give for defying Creon’s decree?

When Creon has Ismene brought before him, Ismene

What are the songs the chorus sings called?

Who wrote the play?

When she is brought by the sentry to face Creon, Antigone...

Whose value system can be summed up this way: one must always yield to the laws of society or the world will descend into anarchy.

The adjectives timid, afraid, and selfish best describe which character?

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

1. Who is the god who must not be made angry, according to Ode 2

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