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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How has Teiresias' pronouncement made the chorus feel?
(a) sorrowful
(b) fearful
(c) angry
(d) irritated

2. What is Oedipus' initial reaction when Creon asks to explain himself?
(a) Oedipus refuses to listen to anything Creon has to say.
(b) Oedipus says he'll listen, but he's afraid of Creon's smooth tongue.
(c) Oedipus says that he'll listen, and he hopes he can trust Creon.
(d) Oedipus is eager to hear Creon's explanation.

3. What does Teiresias say makes him strong?
(a) anger
(b) the truth
(c) his powers
(d) the gods

4. What does the chorus say about Oedipus' possible motive for killing Laius?
(a) The chorus thinks Oedipus may have desired the throne.
(b) The chorus thinks Oedipus may have been angry.
(c) The chorus knows of no quarrel between the two houses.
(d) The chorus remembers rumors of a quarrel between the two houses.

5. What does Creon say can validate a man who is true?
(a) prophecy
(b) the gods
(c) time
(d) nature

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the messenger's profession when he found the infant Oedipus?

2. What does Jocasta ask Oedipus to do regarding her brother?

3. How does Teiresias respond when Oedipus says the prophet speaks in riddles?

4. Where did the old shepherd grow up?

5. What children did Polybus have before Oedipus?

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