Chorus Insights in Antigone

Chorus Insights in Antigone

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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The transcript describes the parados of Antigone, where Antigone exits and the chorus of Theban elders enters, expressing gratitude for the end of the battle. They recount the battle led by Polynices, who was punished by the gods for his hubris. The chorus attributes the victory to divine intervention by Zeus and Ares, emphasizing the importance of the gods in Theban society. Creon, the new king, arrives to hold a meeting, and the chorus reflects on the themes of hubris and divine retribution, providing a pause for the audience to consider the plot and characters.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event marks the beginning of the parados in Antigone?

Antigone's departure and the entrance of the chorus

The celebration of peace

The arrival of Creon

The end of the battle

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the chorus give thanks for in their entrance?

The return of sunny weather

The victory of the Theban army

The arrival of Creon

The end of the plague

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who led the charge of warriors to invade the city?

Creon

Polynices

Antigone

Oedipus

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the chorus leader say about Zeus?

Zeus hates an arrogant boasting tongue

Zeus loves a humble heart

Zeus is indifferent to human affairs

Zeus supports the Theban army

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the divine punishment mentioned by the chorus?

Exile

Imprisonment

Loss of wealth

Death

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which god does the chorus believe aided in the victory?

Hermes

Poseidon

Ares

Apollo

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the chorus sing about after the battle?

The call for justice

The time to celebrate

The need for revenge

The time to mourn

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