Virtual Core 1.1
Classical Cultures

 Self-Quiz on Sophocles' Antigone

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1. At the beginning of the play, Antigone's sister Ismene

enthusiastically joins Antigone in defying Creon's edict
tries to dissuade Antigone from defying Creon
helps to prepare a sacrifice to all the gods
promises to consult the prophet Teiresias

2. Creon's proclamation stipulates

amnesty for all those who fought against King Eteocles and the city of Thebes
a new festival to celebrate the liberation of Thebes
the exile of all members of the House of Laius
the penalty of death against anyone who buries Polyneices

3. When he first appears, the Guard reports that

Polyneices' body has been torn apart by dogs
the troops are preparing a mutiny
Polyneices' body has disappeared
Polyneices' body has received a covering of dust

4. The Chorus react to the Guard's news by suggesting that

Creon immediately rescind his decree
what happened is the work of the gods
the curse of Oedipus is still upon Thebes
Apollo is seeking vengeance upon the children of Oedipus

5. When the Guard brings in Antigone, he expresses

revulsion at Antigone's foolhardiness
a patriotic appreciation for everything Eteocles and Creon have done for Thebes
relief that he himself is clear of trouble
disapproval of Creon's stubbornness

6. Confronted by Creon, Antigone is

defiant
terrified
hesitant
despairing

7. Creon orders that Antigone be

placed under house arrest
killed by the public executioner
sealed inside a cave
forgiven because she is a woman

8. In her final appearance Antigone states that she

regrets what she has done
would not have acted as she did if the dead man were her husband
would kill Creon if she had the chance
wishes to go into exile and live quietly elsewhere

9. Creon begins to suspect that he has acted wrongly when

Teiresias reports unfavorable omens
his son Haemon rebukes him
his wife Eurydice rebukes him
the elders of Thebes issue a solemn proclamation condemning him

10. What happens when Creon goes to rescue Antigone?

Creon watches as Antigone says goodbye to Haemon and dies in his arms.
Creon releases Antigone, apologizes, and escorts her back to the palace.
Creon's son Haemon, having found Antigone hanged, tries to kill Creon then kills himself.
Creon finds Antigone dead and orders that a special celebration be instituted in honor of her bravery.

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