Oedipus the King Quiz Questions | Quiz: Scene 4

Quiz: Scene 4

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

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. What does Oedipus do when the messenger questions him about the prophecy that drove Oedipus away from his parents?
a) Oedipus tells the messenger the prophecy.
b) Oedipus tells the messenger to ask the prophet about it.
c) Oedipus tells the messenger he has no wish to repeat the prophecy, or think about it.
d) Oedipus tells the messenger he has no right to know the prophecy.

2. What does Jocasta bring to the shrine of Apollo outside the castle gates?
a) a scarlet cape
b) her youngest child
c) a gift from Teiresias
d) a garland and incense

3. What does Oedipus tell the messenger he regrets about leaving Corinth?
a) having met Creon
b) having...
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