Review Quiz: Prologue - Scene 2

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

What happened to Polyneices and Eteocles?

•  ruled Thebes together
•  killed each other in battle
• were arrested for treason
• none of the above

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

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

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

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

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

In what way does Antigone express her defiance in Scene 1?

• She openly argues with Creon in court

• She publicly denounces the city of Thebes

• She quietly buries her brother against Creon's orders

• She writes a letter expressing her dissent

What is the Chorus’s role in Ode 1?

• To provide comic relief

• To praise the gods for their wisdom

• To reflect on the power of man and law

• To criticize Creon's decisions

How does Creon view the role of women in society as discussed in Scene 2?

• As equals to men

• As subservient and obedient

• As leaders and warriors

• As independent and self-reliant