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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWho is the blind prophet who comes to speak to King Creon?SoothsayerTeiresiasPolyneicesHaimon
- 2. Multiple Choice
What is King Creon's reaction to Teiresias' message?
He yields
He laughs at him
He refuses to believe him
He kills him
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Creon claim all prophets love?SilverWomenWineGold
- 4. Multiple ChoiceScene 5: Teiresias says the new calamity Creon has brought to Thebes is...a busy time of the gods granting the Theban's pravers.a curse on the city.a blessing on the city.the long line at Dairy Queen.
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Teiresias predict for Creon?His house will be cursed.He will rule Thebes for many more years w/respect from all.His wife will flee the city.His son will honor his father's wishes.
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT a theme in Antigone?Man's Law vs. God's LawLove conquers allFate vs. Free WillMen's and Women's Roles in Society
- 7. Multiple Choice
Who is Teiresias?
Creon's father
Oedipus's father
a prophet
Creon's uncle
- 8. Multiple Choice
Teiresias basically tells Creon that everything that is wrong in their city is whose fault?
Creon's
Anitgone's
Oedipus'
Haimon's
- 9. Multiple Choice
What does Teiresias say is the only crime?
love
hatre
greed
pride
- 10. Multiple Choice
Teiresias tells Creon "The time is not far off when you shall pay back ______ for _______, flesh of your own flesh."
body for body
kid for kid
corpse for corpse
wife for son
- 11. Multiple Choice
What does the Choragos say about Teiresias's prophecies?
"I cannot remember when he ever told the truth."
"I cannot remember that he was ever false."
"I cannot recall his name."
"I cannot think of him right now."
- 12. Multiple Choice
Teiresias basically tells Creon that everything that is wrong in their city is whose fault?
Creon's
Anitgone's
Oedipus'
Haimon's
- 13. Multiple Choice
This omen causes Tiresias to approach Creon: Birds singing and playing.
True
False
- 14. Multiple Choice
Tiresias says that the gods are angry for how Creon has treated Polynices and Antigone.
True
False
- 15. Multiple Choice
The Chorus tell Creon to free Antigone and build a tomb for Polyneices.
True
False
- 16. Multiple Choice
Who does the messenger claim is a walking "dead man"?
Antigone
Haemon
Creon
Polyneices
- 17. Multiple Choice
This dramatic change takes place in Creon's character as a result of the tragedies...
He becomes more bitter
He wishes to die, and fate has brought his pride to dust
He kills himself after in the cave
He is happy Antigone is dead
- 18. Multiple Choice
Explain the final words and judgment of the chorus (hubris and the gods).
I knew you were trouble when you walked in.
What is done is done.
The Gods always punish those with too much pride.
It's closing time.
- 19. Multiple Choice
What advice does the chorus give to King Creon once Tiresias leaves?
To kill Antigone because she broke the law
To free Antigone and build a tomb for Polyneices.
- 20. Multiple Choice
What does the chorus suggest brought on Antigone's trouble
Creon's unfair law
She did it to herself
Fate
Taylor Swift bring her trouble
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