Antigone: Scene 2; Ode 2; Scene 3. Ode 3

According to the sentry, what was Antigone's emotional state when she discovered her unburied brother and had to rebury him?

• scared, worried

• confused

• sorrowful, grief

• defeated

How did the sentry say Antigone reacted when they charged her?

• She was angry.

• She was afraid.

• She denied everything.

• She was fearless and denied nothing.

Which of the following is an accurate characterization of Antigone when she speaks to Creon?

• Bold and defiant

• Apologetic

• Vengeful and aggressive

• Timid and fearful

According to Creon, what makes Antigone's crime even worse?

• She isn't sorry for what she did, and she is boasting about it.

• She doesn't even realize that she broke the law.

• She is placing the gods over him.

• She is trying to hide and lie about what she did.

What does Ismene say about the crime?

• She tells Creon about how she tried to convince Antigone not to do it.

• She denies that Antigone did it.

• She begs Creon to forgive Antigone.

• She claims that she is guilty too.

The soldier brings Antigone to Creon in order to...

• save his own life.
• show that he agreed with Creon.
• express his dislike for Antigone.
• protect Thebes from Antigone's pride.

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Besides being Antigone’s uncle, how else were Creon and Antigone related?

• Brother and Sister

• Soon to be Father-in-law and Daughter-in-law

• War Heroes

• Father and Daughter

What reason does Antigone give for defying Creon’s decree?

• It was her brother
• She made a blood oath to him
• God’s laws are higher than a man’s
• People don’t like Creon as king

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In Scene 2, why does Ismene try to say she was involved in burying Polyneices?

• She hopes Creon will spare her life if she confesses.

• She thinks she can sacrifice herself to save Antigone’s life.

• She feels guilty for not supporting Antigone in the beginning and hopes to make up for it.

• She believes that if she can win favor with Creon he will give her more power.

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That statement that Creon makes when he discovered someone buried the body of Polyneices was "And the man who dared to do this?" is an example of...

• verbal irony
• dramatic irony
• situational irony
• alluded irony

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