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WorksheetsAntigone Review
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 9mins
Creon claims to place law above promotion of family or friends.
True
False
What did the ancient Greeks believe would happen to a person left unburied?
The people responsible for leaving the body unburied would be rewarded.
The soul of the dead person would go immediately to Hades.
The soul of the dead person would cease to exist.
The soul of the dead person would be left to wander the earth.
The penalty for going against Creon's decree is--
Stoning to death in public
death by hanging
exile from the city
death by poison
Why will Creon not allow the burial of Polyneices?
Creon doesn't understand proper burial rights.
Eteocles was always Creon's favorite.
Creon thinks he is a traitor for causing a battle in their country.
How does Antigone feel towards Ismene in the prologue?
Angry that Ismene won't help her honor their brother
Afraid for Ismene's future
Desperate for Ismene to help so that she isn't alone
Relieved that Ismene agrees to help her
Antigone feels that burying her brother is a “holy crime” that she must commit.
True
False
How is Antigone caught?
Ismene turns her in.
The guards see her the first time she covers Polyneices’ body.
The guards see her the second time she covers Polyneices’ body.
Creon questions her until she finally confesses.
Ismene is eager to help Antigone bury Polyneices.
True
False
What type of drama is Antigone?
English
American
African
Greek
When Antigone tells Ismene, "There is something we must do" it shows that Antigone
is uncertain if she should bury her brother or not
is uncertain if Ismene should help her or not
is clear about her duty to bury her brother
is clear about her duty toward Creon, her new king
Which character trait does NOT fit Antigone?
headstrong
brave
fearful
confident
The Chorus and Choragus represent whom?
the people/elders of Argos
the people/elders of Thebes
the people/elders of Corinth
the people/elders of Olympus
