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The Oedipus Plays
Sophocles
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Antigone, lines 1–416
Antigone, lines 417–700
Antigone, lines 701–1090
Antigone, lines 1091–1470
Oedipus the King, lines 1–337
Oedipus the King, lines 338–706
Oedipus the King, lines 707–1007
Oedipus the King, lines 1008–1310
Oedipus the King, lines 1311–1684
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Oedipus at Colonus, lines 1193–1645
Oedipus at Colonus, lines 1646–2001
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Section 7: Oedipus the King, 707-1007
Section 8: Oedipus the King, lines 1008-1310
Section 9: Oedipus the King, lines 1311-1684
Section 10: Oedipus at Colonus, lines 1-576
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Antigone, lines 1-416
Antigone, lines 417-700
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Antigone, lines 1091-1470
Oedipus the King, lines 1-337
Oedipus the King, lines 338-706
Oedipus the King, lines 707-1007
Oedipus the King, lines 1008-1310
Oedipus the King, lines 1311-1684
Oedipus at Colonus, lines 1-576
Oedipus at Colonus, lines 577-1192
Oedipus at Colonus, lines 1193-1645
Oedipus at Colonus, lines 1646-2001
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1
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What promise does Creon break?
To follow Tiresias' advice
To receive Antigone's apology
To spare Ismene's life
To honor Haemon's request
2
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How does the Chorus react to Tiresias' prophecy?
It is defiant.
It is amused.
It is embarrassed.
It is frightened.
3
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What does Creon ultimately decide to do about Antigone?
Banish her
Execute her
Marry her
Spare her
4
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What does Haemon try to do before killing himself?
Revive Antigone
Denounce the gods
Say farewell to his mother
Kill Creon
5
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Who kills herself as a result of Haemon's death?
Eurydice
Ismene
Antigone
Jocasta
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