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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Teiresias answer when Oedipus asks the identity of his father?
(a) That it will be revealed today and destroy Oedipus.
(b) That Oedipus has two fathers.
(c) That Oedipus will be better off not knowing.
(d) That Oedipus truly knows who his father is.

2. How long would the shepherds stay in the fields each year?
(a) one month
(b) three months
(c) nine months
(d) six months

3. How does Oedipus react to the chorus' pleas?
(a) Oedipus is convinced by the chorus and gladly does what they ask.
(b) Oedipus decides not to change his decision, though the chorus makes him doubtful.
(c) Oedipus refuses to listen to the chorus.
(d) Oedipus gives in to the chorus unwillingly, foreseeing doom to himself.

4. Who asks the old shepherd whether he gave an infant baby to the messenger years ago?
(a) the messenger
(b) Oedipus
(c) the chorus leader
(d) Jocasta

5. What does the chorus leader think of Oedipus' curses on the murderer?
(a) that the murderer will take them seriously
(b) that the murderer will ignore them
(c) that the murderer will laugh at them
(d) that the murderer will make fun of them

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Oedipus' initial reaction when Creon asks to explain himself?

2. What sentence does Oedipus want to give to Creon for his crime?

3. Why does the chorus think it's time for the murderer to flee?

4. What does Creon say Oedipus can do, if he finds proof Creon's lying?

5. When Creon turns the tables and begins questioning Oedipus, what is the first question he asks?

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