WorksheetsAntigone
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 5hrs 0mins
Who does Antigone attribute as being the cause of the family’s misery?
(a)
Creon’s decree that Polyneices remain unburied is mostly based on (a) .
Which of these sentences best describes what has happened to Antigone’s brothers as it is explained in the text?
One brother has died and is being honored by Creon; the other brother has been banished from the city-state of Thebes.
Both brothers have died and Creon is providing a great feast to honor his nephews before a funeral.
One brother has died and is being given funeral rights; the other brother has died and is forbidden burial.
Both brothers have lost in battle and have been ordered to leave the city-state of Thebes with Antigone.
What do these lines from lines 38-41 most reveal about the tension between Antigone and Ismene?
ISMENE: But how, my rash, fond sister, in such case Can I do anything to make or mar? ANTIGONE: Say, wilt thou aide me and abet? Decide. ISMENE: In what bold venture? What is in thy thought?
Ismene views Antigone as powerless to create change and is worried for her sister. Antigone wants Ismene to help her but must first explain her plans.
Ismene views Antigone as reckless and is reluctant to assist Antigone. Antigone wants Ismene to agree to help her without first knowing the plan.
Ismene views Antigone as troubled and has decided to avoid Antigone. Antigone wants Ismene to explain how she can regain her trust
Ismene views Antigone as meddling and is annoyed. Antigone wants Ismene to undertake a journey.
What does compulsion mean as it is used by Ismene in lines 63-66?
Therefore I plead compulsion and entreat The dead to pardon. I perforce obey The powers that be. 'Tis foolishness, I ween, To overstep in aught the golden mean.
An inability to make a decision
A refusal to do what is required
A duty to act according to the law
An acknowledgement of uncertainty
Which of these statements best describes what Antigone believes will be the consequences of her plan?
She believes Creon will honor her.
She believes she might be punished.
She believes she will cause an uprising.
She believes her sister will disown her.
Which of these lines from the text best support the answer to Question 6?
“For what of pain, affliction, outrage, shame, / Is lacking in our fortunes…”
“I know ‘twas so, and therefore summoned thee / Beyond the gates…”
“…I shall hate thee more / If thou proclaim it not to all the town.”
“…the worst that can befall / Is but to die an honorable death.”
Which of these lines from the text best support the answer to Question 2?
(Hint: Think about debate on law vs. moral compass)
“Elders, the gods have righted one again / Our storm-tossed ship of state, now safe in port. / But you by special summons I convened / As my most trusted councilors;”
“Nor would I reckon as my private friend / A public foe, well knowing that the State / Is the good ship that holds our fortunes all: / Farewell to friendship, if she suffers wreck.”
“For Polyneices 'tis ordained that none / Shall give him burial or make mourn for him, / But leave his corpse unburied, to be meat / For dogs and carrion crows, a ghastly sight.”
“Eteocles / Who in his country's battle fought and fell, / The foremost champion—duly bury him / With all observances and ceremonies / That are the guerdon of the heroic dead.”
Who believes their family is cursed and thinks every imaginable sorrow has been cast upon their family?
(a)
Who believes in the law above personal beliefs?
(a)
Which sister wants to listen to Creon and his commands?
(a)
Which sister will hate the other for not helping her bury their brother?
(a)
What does the reader conclude about the dialogue in lines 67-79?
This exchange between the sisters advances the plot.
This exchange between the sisters shows each sister's personal opinions as well as establishes the clear opinions of each.
This exchange between the two sisters establishes the recurring theme about morality versus civil disobedience.
All are correct.
What happens first?
Antigone asks for help from Ismene; Ismene expresses reservations. Antigone refuses to allow Ismene to help.
Antigone tells Ismene of the new decree stating their brother must remain unburied.
The Chorus summarizes the activities in Thebes.
Creon publicly declares that Polyneices must remain unburied.
What happens at the conclusion of this excerpt?
Creon and the chorus summarize the events in Thebes.
Creon declares publicly that the body of Polyneices must be buried.
Creon declares publicly that the body of Polyneices must remain unburied.
Creon sentences Antigone to death.
Based on lines 167-182, what prediction can be made about Creon's resolve?
Creon will uphold laws based on principle; this will lead to conflict with Antigone.
Creon will forgive Antigone and allow Polyneices to be buried.
Creon will side with morality over principle.
Antigone will be allowed to bury Eteocoles.
Which rhetorical appeal does Ismene use in lines 48-55?
Ethos
Logos
Pathos
None of the above
Which statement best explains why Ismene's argument fits the rhetorical appeal from the previous question?
Ismene establishes her own credibility by citing the tragedy she has experienced.
Although Ismene's argument has an emotional response form her sister; her argument is more logical.
Ismene's use of emotionally-charged language to recall her father's downfall, their mother's death, and the deaths of their brothers is best shown through pathos.
Ismene did not use rhetorical choices.
Which statement best describes the conflicting perspectives in the dialogue from lines 90-97?
Ismene doubts Antigone's plan will be successful, but Antigone fiercely stands by her moral principles.
Ismene worries that Antigone will get hurt, but Antigone is confident she will be strong enough to do the job.
Ismene feels hopeless, but Antigone assures her that she will behave honorably.
Ismene argues that Antigone is making their uncle mad, but Antigone explains the Creon is always mad.
What details from lines 90-97 help you to understand the conflicting perspectives in the previous question?
Antigone shows signs of madness; which Ismene interprets as mourning.
Antigone and Ismene are both worried about Creon's anger.
Ismene says the plan is hopeless; but Antigone says she hates Ismene for failing to act with courage.
Ismene feels hopelessness because she lacks the courage to follow; while Antigone will lead their family based on what is best.
