Antigone-Springboard Pages 468-476

Who is the new king of the land according to the Chorus Leader?

• Oedipus

• Eteocles

• Polyneices

• Creon

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What does Creon say about a man who values his friend more than his country?

• He is a loyal citizen.

• He means nothing to Creon.

• He should be rewarded.

• He is wise.

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According to Creon, what will happen to Polyneices' body?

• It will be buried with full honors.

• It will be left unburied, exposed to animals.

• It will be burned in a grand ceremony.

• It will be placed in a tomb with Eteocles.

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What does Creon believe is the most destructive force in human society?

• Ignorance

• War

• Money

• Power

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What suggestion does the Chorus Leader make about who might have buried the body of Polyneices?

• That a guard did it.

• That the gods might have done it.

• That Creon ordered it.

• That Eteocles’ family did it.

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What punishment does Creon threaten if the person who buried Polyneices is not found?

• Death

• Banishment

• Torture

• Imprisonment

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In the Second Ode, what is considered the one thing that man cannot escape?

• Sickness

• War

• Death

• Poverty

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According to the Chorus in the Second Ode, what happens to a man who disrespects the laws of his country?

• He is highly honored.

• He has no city.

• He becomes wealthy.

• He is given another chance.

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Why does the Guard hesitate before coming to Creon with his news?

• He is afraid of punishment.

• He cannot find Creon.

• He thinks Creon will be pleased with the news.

• He does not know what to say.

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What does Creon believe led the guards to bury the body?

• Loyalty to Polyneices.

• A desire to honor the dead.

• Money and bribery.

• Fear of the gods.

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