Review Quiz: Prologue - Scene 2

Review Quiz: Prologue - Scene 2

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Review Quiz: Prologue - Scene 2

Review Quiz: Prologue - Scene 2

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English

9th Grade

Easy

CCSS
RL.8.10, RL.8.3, RL.9-10.10

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main conflict introduced in the Prologue of "Antigone"?

The battle between Thebes and Athens

Antigone's determination to bury her brother Polyneices

Creon's decision to become king

Ismene's plan to marry Haemon

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What happened to Polyneices and Eteocles?
 ruled Thebes together
 killed each other in battle
were arrested for treason
none of the above

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Antigone's sister Ismene initially react to Antigone's plan to bury their brother?

She supports Antigone wholeheartedly

She is indifferent to the plan

She is afraid and refuses to help

She reports Antigone to Creon

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which law does Creon establish at the beginning of the play?

A decree that all Thebes citizens must celebrate

A ban on mourning for Polyneices

A law that forbids the burial of Polyneices

A rule that Antigone must marry Haemon

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Antigone's justification for defying Creon's edict?

She believes Creon is not the rightful king

She feels the need to prove her bravery

She argues divine law is above human law

She wants revenge on Creon for past wrongs

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the Chorus describe Polyneices in the Parodos?

As a hero who should be honored

As a traitor attacking his own city

As a victim of unfortunate circumstances

As a wise leader who made a mistake

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Creon justify his edict against Polyneices' burial?

By claiming it is a test of loyalty

By stating it is a matter of public safety

By emphasizing the importance of law and order

By declaring it was a divine command

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

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