How does Antigone’s decision to bury her brother demonstrate her values?

She values family loyalty and religious duty.

She values the king’s laws above all.

Based on the play, how does Creon’s attitude toward the law affect his relationship with his son Haemon?

It causes conflict and distance.

How does the meaning of "law" differ when used by Antigone versus Creon in the play?

Antigone sees law as divine, Creon sees law as human.

How do the themes of fate and free will develop throughout "Antigone"?

Both themes are explored as characters make choices.

Only fate is present in the play.

Only free will is present in the play.

Neither theme is present in the play.

How does the theme of loyalty become more specific as the play progresses?

It is refined through Antigone’s actions and her willingness to die.

It is shown only through Creon.

How does Sophocles use the word "unwritten laws" to impact the tone of Antigone’s argument?

It gives her argument a sense of moral authority and seriousness.

It makes her argument sound weak.

It makes her argument humorous.

Read the following passage from "Antigone": CREON: "An enemy is never a friend, not even in death." Analyze how this statement reveals Creon's perspective and contributes to the central conflict of the play.

It reveals Creon's rigid view of loyalty and justice, which intensifies his conflict with Antigone.

It shows Creon values forgiveness above all.

It demonstrates Creon's willingness to compromise.

It suggests Creon is indifferent to the dead.

Read the following passage from "Antigone": ANTIGONE: "Nor did I think your edict had such force that you, a mere mortal, could override the gods, the great unwritten, unshakable traditions." How does Antigone’s use of language in this passage support her argument and challenge Creon’s authority?

She appeals to divine law, which undermines Creon's authority and strengthens her position.

She admits Creon is more powerful than the gods.

She avoids discussing the gods entirely.

Read the following passage from "Antigone": CHORUS: "Wonders are many, and none is more wonderful than man." Analyze how this statement reflects a theme of the play and its relevance to the characters’ actions.

It highlights the unpredictability and potential of humans, relating to both Antigone and Creon.

It suggests that nature is more powerful than humans.

It means that only men, not women, are important.

It is unrelated to the play’s themes.

Read the following passage from "Antigone": HAEMON: "It is no weakness for the wisest man to learn when he is wrong, know when to yield." What does this passage reveal about Haemon’s character and his relationship with Creon?

Haemon is encouraging Creon to be flexible and open-minded, showing his own wisdom.

Haemon is mocking Creon’s intelligence.

Haemon is indifferent to his father’s decisions.

Read the following passage from "Antigone": TIRESIAS: "Stubbornness brands you for stupidity—pride is a crime." How does Tiresias’s warning function within the structure of the play?

It serves as a turning point, foreshadowing Creon’s downfall and showing the cost of pride.

It is meant to praise Creon’s leadership.

It signals the end of the play.

Read the following passage from "Antigone": ISMENE: "We are only women, we cannot fight with men, Antigone!" Analyze how this statement reflects the social context of the play and its impact on Ismene’s character.

It shows Ismene’s acceptance of gender roles, which influences her reluctance to defy Creon.

It demonstrates Ismene’s desire to rebel.

It means Ismene is physically weak.

It shows Ismene’s hatred for Antigone.

Read the following passage from "Antigone": CREON: "Whatever you say, you will not change my will." How does this passage illustrate Creon’s tragic flaw and its effect on the outcome of the play?

It demonstrates Creon’s inflexibility and pride, which lead to his ruin.

It shows Creon’s willingness to listen.

It means Creon is easily persuaded.

Analyzing Themes in Antigone

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which character in "Antigone" is the sister of Ismene?

Eurydice

Antigone

Creon

Haemon

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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 • 1 pt

What is the primary law that Antigone breaks in the play?

She steals from the king.

She buries her brother against Creon’s orders.

She lies to her father.

She leaves Thebes.

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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.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which word best describes Creon's attitude at the beginning of the play?

Humble

Stubborn

Fearful

Indifferent

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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.8.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the word "edict" most closely mean as used in the play?

A suggestion

A law or command

A celebration

A punishment

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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 • 1 pt

Which theme is introduced when Antigone decides to bury her brother?

The power of love

The conflict between conscience and law

The importance of wealth

The value of friendship

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which theme is developed through Creon's actions as king?

The dangers of pride

The joy of family

The importance of humor

The value of silence

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the meaning of the phrase "I am not afraid of the danger; if it means death, it will not be the worst of deaths" as spoken by Antigone?

She is afraid of dying.

She believes there are worse things than death.

She wants to avoid danger.

She is asking for help.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

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Analyzing Themes in Antigone

Which character in "Antigone" is the sister of Ismene?

What is the primary law that Antigone breaks in the play?

Which word best describes Creon's attitude at the beginning of the play?

What does the word "edict" most closely mean as used in the play?

Which theme is introduced when Antigone decides to bury her brother?

Which theme is developed through Creon's actions as king?

What is the meaning of the phrase "I am not afraid of the danger; if it means death, it will not be the worst of deaths" as spoken by Antigone?

What is the connotative meaning of the word "defiance" as it applies to Antigone's actions?

What narrative technique does Sophocles use by having the Chorus comment on the action throughout the play?

How does Antigone’s decision to bury her brother demonstrate her values?

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