Antigone Quiz 1
1. The word choragus means? A) a group of 15 members commenting on action B)
the leader of the chorus C) a backdrop for the action and a dressing room D) a
drama that recounts the fall of a superior character
2. What prophecy of Oedipus came true? A) he would be ruler of Thebes B) he
would marry his mother C) he would kill his father D) both B and C
3. After the prophecy of Oedipus comes true, what does Jocasta do? A) she kills
herself B) she runs into exile C) she appoints her brother Creon king of Thebes
D) she takes care of her father
4. The following adjectives best describe what character? Timid, afraid, and selfish.
A) Antigone B) Ismene C) Polyneices D) Creon E) Etoeocles
5. The following adjectives best describe what character? Bold, assertive, and
strong. A) Antigone B) Ismene C) The Sentry D) the chorus
6. What are Creon’s reasons for why Polyneices will not be buried? A) he is a
traitor B) he tried to defame the land C) he tried to launch a surprise attack D)
all of the above
7. In Creon’s first speech to the people, what does he compare the country to? A) a
storm B) a tank C) a ship D) a vulture
8. What does Creon think motivates all people? A) pride B) power C) money D)
love
9. Who says, “How dreadful it is when the right judge judges wrong!” A) Antigone
B) Ismene C) Creon D) Sentry
10. When is a government strong? A) when the people are ruled by a strong dictator
B) when people have a say in the government C) when they have a surplus in
their treasury D) when people obey the laws
11. How is Polyneices buried? A) six feet into the ground B) a light dusting of
earth is placed on him C) holy water is sprinkled on him D) he is covered with
a blanket
12. Who is the author of Antigone? A) Socrates B) Aristotle C) Copernicus D)
Sophocles
13. What does Creon tell the sentry he must do? A) announce to everyone a public
stoning B) unbury the body C) post a reward for anyone with information D)
find out who is responsible for the burial
14. When the sentry first approaches Creon he is afraid A) Creon will kill the
messenger B) Creon will fire him C) Creon will fire his whole army D) Creon
will punish all the citizens
15. When are men weak? A) when they disobey the king B) when they don’t fight
prophecies C) when they listen to the gods D) when they break before they die