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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who first sees the old shepherd approaching?
(a) the chorus
(b) Oedipus
(c) Jocasta
(d) the messenger

2. Does Oedipus want to see the person the messenger says gave him the infant Oedipus?
(a) Yes, Oedipus wants to send the person out of town.
(b) No, Oedipus doesn't think the person is important.
(c) Yes, Oedipus wants to question the person to find the truth.
(d) No, Oedipus is afraid of what the person might say.

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

4. Does the shepherd identify the messenger as someone he's met?
(a) Yes, he identifies the messenger easily.
(b) Yes, but it's clear he is lying and soon admits the lie.
(c) No, he says he doesn't remember the man at first.
(d) No, but it's clear he is lying and soon admits the lie.

5. What does Oedipus ask about Polybus' death?
(a) whether his mother knows of the death
(b) what Polybus said before his death
(c) what the cause of his death was
(d) what time of day he died

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Oedipus accuse Creon of?

2. What deal does Oedipus offer the murderer if he gives himself in?

3. How does Oedipus react to Teiresias' unwillingness to speak?

4. What part of her and Laius' infant child does Jocasta say Laius bound?

5. What does Oedipus seem to think Jocasta is afraid of learning about his birth?

(see the answer key)

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