Antigone Test

Antigone is an example of a ________.

• Chorus

• Satyr

• Tragic Hero

• Comedy

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

Which of these sentences best describes what has happened to Antigone’s brothers as it is explained in the text?

• One brother has died and is being honored by Creon; the other brother has been banished from the city-state of Thebes.

• Both brothers have died and Creon is providing a great feast to honor his nephews before a funeral.

• One brother has died and is being given funeral rights; the other brother has died and is forbidden burial.

• Both brothers have lost in battle and have been ordered to leave the city-state of Thebes with Antigone.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

What do these lines from lines 38-41 most reveal about the tension between Antigone and Ismene?

• Ismene views Antigone as powerless to create change and is worried for her sister. Antigone wants Ismene to help her but must first explain her plans.

• Ismene views Antigone as reckless and is reluctant to assist Antigone. Antigone wants Ismene to agree to help her without first knowing the plan.

• Ismene views Antigone as troubled and has decided to avoid Antigone. Antigone wants Ismene to explain how she can regain her trust

• Ismene views Antigone as meddling and is annoyed. Antigone wants Ismene to undertake a journey.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of these statements best describes what Antigone believes will be the consequences of her plan?

• She believes Creon will honor her.

• She believes she might be punished.

• She believes she will cause an uprising.

• She believes her sister will disown her.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What happens first?

• Antigone asks for help from Ismene; Ismene expresses reservations. Antigone refuses to allow Ismene to help.

• Antigone tells Ismene of the new decree stating their brother must remain unburied.

• The Chorus summarizes the activities in Thebes.

• Creon publicly declares that Polyneices must remain unburied.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

The decree of Creon that begins the action of the play Antigone...

• "bury Eteocles but not Polyneices"

• "bury Lauis but not Jocasta"

• "bury Oedipus but not Lauis"

• "bury Polyneices but not Eteocles"

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

What is the significance of Antigone's defiance in the context of the play's themes?

• Antigone's defiance is only about seeking personal revenge

• Antigone's defiance highlights the themes of civil disobedience, loyalty to family, and the conflict between divine and human law.

• Antigone's defiance is a symbol of obedience and conformity

• Antigone's defiance has no significance in the context of the play's themes

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

How does the symbolism of the city of Thebes contribute to the themes and conflicts in Antigone?

• The symbolism of Thebes represents the pursuit of happiness and fulfillment

• The symbolism of Thebes represents the acceptance of authority and obedience

• The symbolism of Thebes represents the struggle for power, the conflict between individual and state, and the consequences of pride and stubbornness.

• The symbolism of Thebes represents the harmony and unity within the community

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does the character of Antigone embody the theme of individual conscience versus state authority?

• Antigone embodies this theme by blindly following the state's authority, disregarding her own conscience.

• Antigone embodies this theme by choosing to follow her own conscience and defy the state's authority, even at the cost of her own life.

• Antigone embodies this theme by choosing to follow the state's authority, disregarding her own conscience.

• Antigone does not embody this theme as she does not have any conflict with the state's authority.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What role does the concept of divine law play in the conflict between Antigone and Creon?

• Divine law plays a minor role in the conflict, as the main issue is personal rivalry.

• Divine law plays a significant role in the conflict, as Antigone believes in the supremacy of divine law over human law, while Creon insists on the primacy of the state's law.

• Divine law does not play any role in the conflict between Antigone and Creon.

• Divine law plays a role in the conflict, but only as a tool used by Antigone to justify her actions.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7