In Ode 4, why does the Chorus discuss other Greek figures who met tragic ends, such as Danae and the two sons of Phineus?

to tell the audience that Antigone deserves her fate

to show Antigone that she is not unique

to remind the audience of the tragedies of life

What is Creon’s tragic flaw?

He is indifferent to the city he rules.

He is easily influenced by the people.

He is ignorant of the laws of the gods.

Why does the Chorus recount tragic tales from Greek mythology?

These tragic tales hint at the play's catastrophic ending; the chorus feels that terrible things are going to happen.

Teiresias bribed them to torment Creon until he finally relented.

They are meant to inspire the audience to be the best version of themselves.

The Chorus is obsessed with tragedy and believe wholeheartedly that life is only about suffering.

Why does Teiresias come to see Creon?

The prophet comes to warn Creon that his actions will bring tragedy to his land.

The boy leading Teiresias knows that Creon is keeping a dangerous secret.

He seeks a cure for his blindness.

Teiresias is there to punish Creon for his arrogance.

How does Teiresias' long speech affect the audience's view of the play's action and characters?

The speech casts Creon in a negative light and elevates Antigone to the position of a heroine.

Until Teresias spoke, it was not completely clear whether Antigone or Creon was right.

The speech lets the audience know that the gods are displeased with Creon's actions

How are the gods involved in the plot?

The gods are no longer distant abstractions, but prime movers in the plot and in the lives of the characters.

The benevolent gods are finally confident that their influence is no longer needed.

The gods relinquish control and leave it to the humans to work things out.

The gods don't actually have any importance in the plot.

Antigone: Ode 4 & Scene 5

Authored by Michael Criste

English

10th Grade

19 Questions

CCSS covered

Used 3+ times

AI Actions

Add similar questions

Adjust reading levels

Convert to real-world scenario

Translate activity

More...

Content View

Student View

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In Ode 4, to what mythical figures is Antigone compared?

Helen of Troy and Cassandra

Niobe and Danaë

Persephone and Hera

Jocasta and Electra

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What theme is strongly emphasized in Ode 4?

Romantic love

Divine punishment and fate

Patriotism

Forgiveness and redemption

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When Teiresias appears in Scene 5, what is his demeanor?

Humble and hesitant

Angry and vengeful

Calm but foreboding

Cheerful and joking

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

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

CCSS.RL.8.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Teiresias warn Creon will happen if he does not change his course?

Antigone will become queen

The gods will favor Thebes

He will lose a child and suffer greatly

Polynices will return from the dead

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

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

CCSS.RL.8.7

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes Creon’s initial reaction to Teiresias’s prophecy?

A. He repents immediately

B. He is confused but willing to listen

C. He accuses Teiresias of corruption

D. He asks the Chorus to interpret the prophecy

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

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

CCSS.RL.8.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Ode 4 portrays Antigone as a tragic figure destined to suffer, linking her fate to the myth of ________, who was turned to stone by grief.

Niobe

Sisyphus

Icarus

Orpheus

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.4

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Teiresias tells Creon that the gods are displeased because Creon has refused to bury ________.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

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

CCSS.RL.8.7

Access all questions and much more by creating a free account

Create resources

Host any resource

Get auto-graded reports

Continue with Google

Continue with Email

Continue with Classlink

Continue with Clever

or continue with

Microsoft

Apple

Others

Already have an account?

Similar Resources on Wayground

20 questions

REPORT TEXT X MIPA 2

Quiz

•

10th Grade

20 questions

Travelling. Fill in the gaps.

Quiz

•

10th Grade

20 questions

30000-1201 unit 6 adjective (2/67)

Quiz

•

12th Grade

14 questions

Unit 2

Quiz

•

University

15 questions

Fun Exercise Past Tense

Quiz

•

12th Grade

15 questions

Camp vocabularies: meeting 10

Quiz

•

University

17 questions

English Language Quiz

Quiz

•

9th Grade - University

22 questions

Test Your Imperatives!

Quiz

•

9th - 12th Grade

Popular Resources on Wayground

5 questions

This is not a...winter edition (Drawing game)

Quiz

•

1st - 5th Grade

25 questions

Multiplication Facts

Quiz

•

5th Grade

10 questions

Identify Iconic Christmas Movie Scenes

Interactive video

•

6th - 10th Grade

20 questions

Christmas Trivia

Quiz

•

6th - 8th Grade

18 questions

Kids Christmas Trivia

Quiz

•

KG - 5th Grade

11 questions

How well do you know your Christmas Characters?

Lesson

•

3rd Grade

14 questions

Christmas Trivia

Quiz

•

5th Grade

20 questions

How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Quiz

•

5th Grade

Discover more resources for English

10 questions

Exploring Christmas Traditions Through Cartoons

Interactive video

•

6th - 10th Grade

10 questions

Exploring Winter Holiday Celebrations Worldwide

Interactive video

•

6th - 10th Grade

10 questions

Top 10 Best Christmas Movies Revealed

Interactive video

•

6th - 10th Grade

9 questions

The Art of the Haiku

Lesson

•

6th - 12th Grade

10 questions

Identifying Main Ideas and Supporting Details

Interactive video

•

6th - 10th Grade

10 questions

Finish the Lyrics to Popular Christmas Songs

Interactive video

•

6th - 10th Grade

200 questions

To Kill a Mockingbird Novel Review

Quiz

•

9th - 10th Grade

7 questions

SPARK 12/18/25

Lesson

•

9th - 12th Grade

Antigone: Ode 4 & Scene 5

In Ode 4, to what mythical figures is Antigone compared?

What theme is strongly emphasized in Ode 4?

When Teiresias appears in Scene 5, what is his demeanor?

What does Teiresias warn Creon will happen if he does not change his course?

Which of the following best describes Creon’s initial reaction to Teiresias’s prophecy?

Ode 4 portrays Antigone as a tragic figure destined to suffer, linking her fate to the myth of ________, who was turned to stone by grief.

Teiresias tells Creon that the gods are displeased because Creon has refused to bury ________.

Teiresias’s prophetic vision includes unnatural signs, such as birds attacking each other and the failure of ________.

Ode 4 suggests that even noble lineage and devotion cannot protect individuals from their destined suffering.

True / False – Creon welcomes Teiresias’s advice from the very beginning and acts on it right away.

Access all questions and much more by creating a free account

Similar Resources on Wayground

Popular Resources on Wayground

Discover more resources for English