WorksheetsAntigone
Total questions: 128
Worksheet time: 1hrs 4mins
Which quote from scene one of Antigone best reflects a cultural perspective of the ancient Greek people?
"What's this they're saying now,
something our general has had proclaimed
throughout the city?"
"And since the Argive army, just last night,
has gone away, I don't know any more
if I've been lucky or face total ruin."
"Look—what's Creon doing with our two brothers?
He's honouring one with a full funeral
and treating the other one disgracefully!"
"Now, dear Ismene, my own blood sister,
do you have any sense of all the troubles
Zeus keeps bringing on the two of us,
as long as we're alive?
Which quote from scene one of Antigone best reflects Antigone's motivations to bury her brother?
"All that misery
which stems from Oedipus? There's no suffering,
no shame, no ruin—not one dishonour—
which I have not seen in all the troubles
you and I go through."
"What's this they're saying now,
something our general has had proclaimed
throughout the city? Do you know of it?"
"I'll do my duty to my brother—
and yours as well, if you're not prepared to."
"Look—what's Creon doing with our two brothers?
He's honouring one with a full funeral
and treating the other one disgracefully!"
Which of the following quotes best creates tension or suspense within the first scene of Antigone?
"Will you help these hands
take up Polyneices' corpse and bury it?"
"I know that. That's why I brought you here,
outside the gates, so only you can hear."
"What? You're going to bury Polyneices,
when that's been made a crime for all in Thebes?"
"Now you know, and you'll quickly demonstrate
whether you are nobly born, or else
a girl unworthy of her splendid ancestors."
How is the word "noble" used in the sentence below?
"That's what people say the noble Creon
has announced to you and me—I mean to me—
and now he's coming to proclaim the fact,
to state it clearly to those who have not heard."
As sarcasm, to show Antigone's negative feelings toward her uncle.
In its literal sense: Creon is a noble king and worthy of praise.
In its literal sense, meaning being of high rank of birth.
As sarcasm, to show Antigone's positive feelings toward her uncle.
What is the order of points Ismene makes in her argument to Antigone beginning at line 65?
1. Your brothers have died.
2. Your dad has been exiled.
3. Your mom has died
4. We might die if we break the rules
5. We can't break rules
6. We might upset the dead.
1. Your father is shamed
2. Your mother has died
3. We cannot argue with men
4. We might die if we do this
5. Your brothers have died
6. We can't break the law
1. Your father is shamed
2. Your mother has died
3. Your brothers have died
4. We might die if we do this
5. We cannot argue with men
6. We can't break the law
7. I'm willing to ask the dead for forgiveness
1. Your father has died
2. Your mother has died
3. Your brothers have died
4. We might die if we do this
5. We cannot argue with men
6. I have to follow rules
7. I can't upset the dead
Which quote best explains Antigone's justification to rationalize her choice to bury Polyneices?
"My honours for the dead
must last much longer than for those up here."
"He's honouring one with a full funeral
and treating the other one disgracefully!"
"Now you know, and you'll quickly demonstrate
whether you are nobly born, or else
a girl unworthy of her splendid ancestors."
"Doing this with you
would bring me no joy. So be what you want.
I'll still bury him."
What does the quote below reveal about Ismene's thoughts/feelings on Antigone's actions?
"ISMENE: Yes, if you can. But you're after something
which you're incapable of carrying out."
This reveals that Ismene is proud of her sister for sticking to her beliefs.
This reveals that Ismene doesn't care about Antigone and her decisions.
This reveals the doubts and reservations Ismene has toward Antigone's decisions.
This reveals that Ismene does not believe Antigone can achieve this goal with an undertone that Antigone is irrational.
How does the following quote characterize Ismene? Please pick the two best options.
"ISMENE: What? You're going to bury Polyneices,
when that's been made a crime for all in Thebes?"
This reveals that Ismene is stubborn and is not willing to help her sister.
This reveals that Ismene was oblivious to what Antigone was asking her to do.
This reveals that Ismene is not a good sister to Antigone due to her decision.
This reveals that Ismene is a rule follower and that she gets nervous to break the rules.
What adjectives would you use to describe Antigone? Use STEAL to support your answer.
What adjectives would you use to describe Ismene? Use STEAL to support your answer.
For fun: draw this messed up family tree, please.
Antigone was determined to bury Polynieces because
he was her favorite brother
she felt it was her religious duty
she wanted to make Creon mad
she was bored
Creon was Antigone's
father
brother
uncle
stock broker
This play written down in what language?
Latin
Ancient English
Ancient Greek
pig latin
Creon declares that anyone who disobeys his order not to bury Polyneices will be
enslaved
stoned to death
shot to death
imprisoned
Where is the play set?
Athens
Rome
Thebes
Seattle
Who is the blind prophet
Eurydice
Antigone
Tiresias
Creon
When Creon goes to Antigone's tomb, he...
sees Haemon kill himself
hangs Antigone
kills himself
Kills Haemon
At the end of the play, Creon seeks
to be exiled
to die
to marry again
justice
Eteocles and Polyneices
fight on the same side of the battle and win
fight on the same side of the battle and lose
fight on opposite sides of battle and kill each other
become kings
What does Antigone ask Ismene to help her do?
help her kill Creon
help her escape
help her kill herself
help her bury their brother
Ismene refuses to help because
she is afraid of the king
doesn't like her sister
is afraid of the gods
is afraid to die
What does the sentry report?
Creon has killed himself
someone has buried the body
Polyneices is alive
Ismene buried the body
What does Ismene do when she is brought before Creon?
tries to convince Creon he is stubborn
tries to rally the chorus for her sister
denies her sister did it
tries to take some of the blame
What does Creon believe his tragic flaw is?
stubborness
pride
he is too handsome
he had too many kids
What happens to Eurydice?
she runs away with Oedipus
she kills Creon
she is sentenced to death
she kills herself
What does Antigone believe is causing all of this pain?
Creon
her brother
the gods are punishing her for her father's sin of marrying his mother
her father's unfaithfulness
Creon's punishment for killing Antigone is that:
death
his family dies
he is no longer king
he must live in a cave
What is Oedipus, Antigone's father, famous for?
he kills his father and marries his mother
he dies
he dies a heroic death in battle
he rules well
What is one thing that Creon and Antigone have in common?
stupidity
stubborness
craziness
they are in love
What is hamartia?
fatal flaw
dramatic irony
All tragic heroes eventually....
fall from great heights or from high esteem
are killed by one of the gods
realize they have made an irreversible mistake
The chorus is composed of
messengers
sentators
women
seers
The seer suggests that
he should kill his wife
he should kill the messenger
he should let the girl go
he should run from the city
Creon’s decision to release Antigone
was just in time
was too late
was ill advised
resulted in a happy ending
Which is NOT an example of a force we see opposing Creon in the play?
His wife criticizes his order not to bury Polynices
News arrives that someone has defied him
His son Haemon opposes him
The Chorus deserts him
In the end, Polynices is
is buried by Antigone
is buried by Creon
is buried by the chorus
is buried by his mother
When Ismene says to Antigone, “At least announce it, then, to nobody, But keep it close, as I will” she means
At least give no warning that you intend to disobey Creon; keep it quiet and so will I
You may choose to disobey Creon, but I will not
I will help bury our brother nearby if you promise not to draw attention to what we have done
Don’t tell anyone what you have done; I will get the word secretly to the closest to your heart-Haemon
When Haemon says to Creon, “A city is no city/That is of one man only” he means
You should rule as you see fit even if some citizens disagree with you
No city is property of a single man
Custom gives possession to the ruler of a city
If there were only one citizen left in the city, you would rule beautifully
When Antigone tells Creon, “It was no bondman perished, but a brother” she means
The man who died may have been your nephew, but he was my brother
My brother died because he was bound to do what is right
It was a brother, not a slave, who died
It was a brother, not some tax collector, who died
Antigone’s brother, killed by Polyneices
Etiocles
Polyneices
Creon
Oedipus
Antigone’s father, married his mother
Creon
Oedipus
Antigone’s rebel brother; Creon ordered his body left unburied
Eteocles
Polyneices
Oedipus
Seer who angered Creon
Polyneices
Tiresias
Creon’s son, killed himself
Eteocles
Polyneices
Haeomon
Eurydices
Oedipus’ daughter, killed herself
Ismene
Antigone
Creon's wife who killed herself
Eurydices
Antigone
When the audience is struck by the significance of a character's actions or words in a situation they know about but which the characters do not.
satire
comedy
dramatic irony
tragedy
a dramatic poem or play in formal language and in most cases has a tragic or unhappy ending
(a)
theatre with seats on all sides, an open-air venue used for entertainment and performances.
amphitheater
auditorium
stage
a situation that involves a choice, decision, act/action, solution that may include an unpleasant problem or situation where you feel you simply do not know what to do or which way to turn.
tragic flaw
moral dilemma
satire
dramatic irony
a character who contrasts with another character
character foil
protagonist
Creon's character foil is
the seer
Haeomon
Polyneices
Antigone
What purpose did masks serve in the ancient Greek plays?
allowed women to perform without anyone knowing
to show emotion
so the actors could portray different characters
they did not wear masks
Who were allowed to perform in plays?
men only
men and women
women only
anuyone
Who wrote Antigone?
Creon
Aristotle
Sophacles
Leonardo de Vince
In ancient Greece, men were allowed to:
vote, socialize
work and take care of kids
vote and take care of kids
nothing
Antigone was Haemon's fiance' as well as
his sister
his cousin
his aunt
his niece
In ancient Greece, if a body was not buried, the soul would
rot
go to heaven
go to Underworld
wander the banks of river
The purpose of putting a coin on the lips was:
so the soul would not escape the mouth
so the soul would pay the guard at the Underworld gates
to pay the ferryman to take them to the Underworld
they did not put coins on the lips
Which members of the royal family fought on opposing sides in the
Theban Civil War? Choose two answers.
Creon
Eteocles
Antigone
Ismene
Polynices
One of the main conflicts of the play is between the rule of the gods
and the laws of _______________ .
Man
Kings
Thebes
Greece
Which character provides comic relief?
Teiresias
Haemon
The messenger
The guard
Which group of people does the Chorus represent?
Newly arrived citizens
Well-respected elders
Commoners
Businessmen
The guard says he has “won the privilege of bringing the good news.”
This statement is ironic because it’s_______________.
Angry
True
Sarcastic
Honest
What is the purpose of the messenger’s speech “Rejoice in great
wealth all you like and live in a palace, but if there is no happiness in
your life then all is worthless smoke and shadow”?
It explains the messenger’s motivation.
It explains the messenger’s actions.
It describes the setting of the play.
It gives the moral of the play.
Who says, “I just can’t break the laws of the city”?
Antigone
The guard
Ismene
The messenger
Antigone is important to Haemon because she’s his ______________.
Fiancé
Sister
Wife
Mother
In what city does the play take place?
Troy
Athens
Thebes
Antigonia
To motivate the guard to find out who buried Polynices, Creon
threatens him with ____________.
Death
Jail
Exile
Torture
Who says, “Why should I try to soothe you with kind words which will
later make me a liar?”
The Guard
Creon
Teiresias
The messenger
The Chorus comments on the power of love and passion, noting that
“all who are passion’s slaves are .”
Fortunate
Mad
Courageous
Strong
Who is Teiresias?
A traveling salesman
A member of the royal family
A blind prophet
A part of the royal guard
Just before her death, Eurydice blames Creon for the deaths of _______________ and ______________ .
Eteocles, Polynices
Haemon, herself
Antigone, Ismene
Oedipus, Jocasta
In its final message, the Chorus says that true happiness must come
from _____________.
Good sense
Family loyalty
Wise decisions
Strong morals
Which three things does the character of Antigone symbolize?
Feminine revolt
Political rebellion
Daughterly responsibility
Royal rule
Moral duty
In defying Creon, Antigone also defies society’s expectations of
_____________________.
Royalty
Sisters
Religion
Women
Ismene provides a contrast to her sister, ______________ ,
because Ismene believes women are _________________.
Antigone, helpless
Antigone, weak
Eurydice, brave
Eurydice, cunning
At first, what does Creon decide will happen to Ismene?
she will have the same punishment as Antigone
She is unable to be punished since she fled Thebes
She will be hanged.
She will be shot
What reason does Creon give for not allowing Antigone to rebel simply because she is family?
she is not beautiful enough
she broke the law
he wants her for himself
he wants grandchildren
“It is no city if it takes orders from one voice.” Scene 3, line 106- Who is Haemon referring to in this line?
Antigone
Ismene
Creon
Etocles
What is the initial punishment for burying Polyneices?
death by firing squad
public hanging
banishment
death by stoning
What does the Chorus believe has prompted the confrontation between Haemon and Creon?
Jealousy
Love
Hatred
Carelessness
What situation does Antigone blame as the cause of the demise of her marriage to Haemon?
her father’s marriage to his mother
Polyneices death
Polyneices betrayal of country
Ismene’s disloyalty to family
What is Antigone asking the gods to do in the following lines?
“I have not sinned before God. Or if I have,
I shall know the truth in death. But if the guilt
Lies upon Creon who judged me, then, I pray,
May his punishment equal my own.” Scene 4 lines 67-70
To forgive her.
To free her.
To punish Creon equally.
To not be judged.
How would you describe the relationship between Teiresias and Creon in the beginning of scene 5?
Tense
Forgiving
In agreement
Indifferent
Who are the 3 people who died in scene 5?
Etocles, Polyneices, Antigone
Antigone, Eurydice, Haemon
Oedipus, Antigone, Ismene
Eurydice, Haemon, Ismene
How did Antigone die?
She stabbed herself with a sword.
She stabbed herself with a knife.
She hanged herself
She didn’t die.
How did Haemon die?
He stabbed himself with a sword.
He stabbed himself with a pole.
He hanged himself.
He didn’t die.
How did Eurydice die?
She stabbed herself with a sword.
She stabbed herself with a knife.
She hanged herself.
She didn’t die.
How would you describe Creon’s feelings at the end of the play?
Careless
Remorseful
Relieved
Joyful
In Scene 4, line 57 when Creon states, “...our hands are clean” in relation to Antigone’s death, it is ironic because…
He hasn’t washed his hands since the battle
He is innocent, but the Choragus is guilty
His hands are “dirty” since he is the one who sentenced her
Creon doesn’t have hands
In Scene 3 lines 119-121, Haemon and Creon discuss Antigone’s punishment: Haemon: “Then she must die. But her death will cause another.” Creon: Another? / Have you lost your senses? Is this an open threat?” What is it that Creon’s tragic flaw causes him to misunderstand?
He thinks Haemon means to kill him, when really Haemon is threatening suicide.
He thinks Haemon means to kill Antigone before he can sentence her
He thinks Haemon means to commit suicide after killing him.
Haemon is threatening to sneak in and kill everyone in revenge.
reported by the Messenger,
