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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 5.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What does Oedipus first say to Jocasta, after questioning the messenger about Polybus' death?
(a) He regrets that he left his home in Corinth without reason.
(b) He wonders why anyone would pay homage to Apollo's prophets.
(c) He says that this foretells a new era of prosperity in Thebes.
(d) He says he must immediately leave for Corinth to see his mother.
2. What does Teiresias believe about future events?
(a) They are for the best.
(b) They can be stopped by his silence.
(c) He cannot change them.
(d) They can be stopped but only by Oedipus.
3. Who does Teiresias accuse as the murderer?
(a) Oedipus
(b) Creon
(c) Jocasta
(d) himself
4. What does Creon say Oedipus can do, if he finds proof Creon's lying?
(a) banish Creon from the kingdom forever
(b) kill Creon before his sister's eyes
(c) cut Creon's throat then and there
(d) arrest Creon and sentence him to death
5. Why does Oedipus say his sorrow is greater than the townspeople?
(a) Oedipus says his personal loss from the plague is worse than anyone else's.
(b) Oedipus has sorrow for himself, the city, and all the townspeople.
(c) Oedipus's heart is greater and therefore his sorrow is greater.
(d) Oedipus is full of fear that he will be dethroned.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Oedipus say hanging himself would be?
2. What does Oedipus decree that no citizen of Thebes shall do?
3. What does Oedipus foresee will happen to his daughters?
4. What does Oedipus say about the chorus regarding their advice?
5. What does Oedipus say he has to fear from Laius' murderer?
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