Antigone Overview Quiz

Why does Ismene resist Antigone's order to help her bury Polynices?

Question Answer Choices She doesn't want to risk harm to herself She believes he deserves his fate She didn't love Polynices and doesn't care what happens to his body She argues women should not go against the decision of men

The Chorus claims Ismene is crying about:

Question Answer Choices Antigone Thebes herself her lost brother

Who is the sole survivor of Oedipus’s family?

Question Answer Choices Ismene Jocasta Antigone Polynices

How is Creon related to Antigone?

Question Answer Choices Father Brother Cousin Uncle

What happens to Haemon?

Question Answer Choices He is sent into exile He marries Ismene to restore peace He kills himself He overthrows Creon and becomes king

How does Ismene react when she hears the sentence imposed against her sister?

Question Answer Choices She quietly nods in agreement She faints She asks for the same fate She wails

What reason does Haemon give Creon to let Antigone go?

Question Answer Choices It will show the people he is a kind ruler The gods have told him that this must be done She is innocent To watch her further

What does Antigone do that is against Creon’s express order?

Question Answer Choices Marries her cousin Tries to flee Gets pregnant Buries her brother

What sentence does Creon impose on Antigone for her disobedience?

Question Answer Choices Buried alive Stoning Exile Hanging

Why is Antigone so determined to bury her brother?

Question Answer Choices Because she promised him she would do so if he were killed in battle So the enemy can't get it So his corpse won't be eaten by wild animals So that his spirit will be at peace and not roam the Earth