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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jocasta ask Oedipus to do regarding her brother?
(a) send Creon away instead of killing him
(b) hold Creon in prison until he can discover the truth
(c) trust that Creon is telling the truth
(d) make her responsible for Creon

2. What does Oedipus say about the fact that Laius' death wasn't looked into before?
(a) Oedipus says that the town knew it was bringing tragedy upon itself.
(b) Oedipus says he understands that the town had other problems.
(c) Oedipus says that the town is actively covering up the murder.
(d) Oedipus says the town should have looked into the murder.

3. Who does Jocasta say Laius had with him, as an escort?
(a) no one
(b) ten heralds
(c) five men, including a herald
(d) fifteen of the best men

4. Who does Oedipus accuse Teiresias of being in league with?
(a) the oracle
(b) Jocasta
(c) Creon
(d) Apollo

5. Why does Oedipus say his sorrow is greater than the townspeople?
(a) Oedipus's heart is greater and therefore his sorrow is greater.
(b) Oedipus has sorrow for himself, the city, and all the townspeople.
(c) Oedipus is full of fear that he will be dethroned.
(d) Oedipus says his personal loss from the plague is worse than anyone else's.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jocasta question the chorus about, after Creon leaves?

2. Who does Teiresias accuse as the murderer?

3. Who leads Teiresias into Oedipus' presence?

4. What is Oedipus' attitude toward Teiresias when he first speaks to the prophet?

5. What is the position of the chorus, as stated by the chorus leader, in the conflict between Oedipus and Creon?

(see the answer key)

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