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Decision making and consequences using antigone by sophocles

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  • Q1
    What decision does Antigone make that leads to her tragic fate?
    She decides to confront the king openly.
    She decides to bury her brother despite the king's orders.
    She decides to flee the city.
    She decides to marry Haemon immediately.
    30s
  • Q2
    What consequence does Creon face as a result of his decision to punish Antigone?
    He loses his son and ultimately his own life.
    He gains the respect of the citizens.
    He remains in power without opposition.
    He is celebrated as a hero.
    30s
  • Q3
    How does Antigone justify her decision to bury her brother Polyneices?
    She seeks revenge against the king.
    She wants to prove that she is stronger than Creon.
    She believes it is her moral and religious duty to honor the dead.
    She is following a tradition that is no longer relevant.
    30s
  • Q4
    What is the primary reason Creon refuses to grant Polyneices a proper burial?
    He sees Polyneices as a traitor to the city.
    He fears supernatural consequences.
    He dislikes the family of Oedipus.
    He wants to show favoritism to Eteocles.
    30s
  • Q5
    Which character in Antigone warns Creon about the consequences of his decisions?
    Haemon, his son.
    The Chorus, the city elders.
    Antigone, his niece.
    Teiresias, the blind prophet.
    30s
  • Q6
    What is Antigone's response when she is caught burying her brother?
    She attempts to escape arrest.
    She denies her actions and blames her sister.
    She boldly admits to her actions and defends her choices.
    She pleads for mercy using emotional arguments.
    30s
  • Q7
    What internal conflict does Creon face throughout the play?
    He questions the validity of the laws he creates.
    He is unsure about his ability to govern effectively.
    He is torn between loyalty to his city and desire for wealth.
    He struggles between his duty as a ruler and his love for his family.
    30s
  • Q8
    What is the significance of Antigone's refusal to back down from her decision?
    It indicates her lack of understanding of the law.
    It highlights her wish to disobey her family.
    It shows her desire for power in Thebes.
    It represents the theme of individual moral belief versus state law.
    30s
  • Q9
    What does Creon's decree symbolize in the context of the play?
    The need for peaceful coexistence.
    The absolute power of the state and the dangers of tyranny.
    The importance of family loyalty.
    The inevitability of change in leadership.
    30s
  • Q10
    How does the Chorus react to Antigone's defiance of Creon's orders?
    They denounce Antigone for her actions.
    They express mixed feelings, acknowledging her bravery but also cautioning against her actions.
    They encourage Antigone to continue her rebellion.
    They fully support Creon's decision without question.
    30s

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