Oedipus the King Quiz Questions | Quiz: Scene 1 to Scene 3

Quiz: Scene 1 to Scene 3

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. Who does Jocasta say Laius had with him, as an escort?
a) fifteen of the best men
b) no one
c) five men, including a herald
d) ten heralds

2. What does Creon say Oedipus should do to get proof of Creon's innocence?
a) talk to the oracle at Delphi
b) speak with Teiresias again
c) look inside his own heart
d) question his sister Jocasta

3. What does Creon say Oedipus can do, if he finds proof Creon's lying?
a) kill Creon before his sister's eyes
b) cut Creon's throat then and there
c) banish Creon from the kingdom forever
d) arrest Creon and sentence him to death

4. What does Creon deny...
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