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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the priest tell the people that they can leave at the end of the scene?
(a) He says the people have been ignored in favor of Creon.
(b) He says Oedipus is not the one to help.
(c) He says the people have what they've come for.
(d) He says the people will never get salvation.

2. What is the position of the chorus, as stated by the chorus leader, in the conflict between Oedipus and Creon?
(a) Oedipus should not judge Creon prematurely.
(b) Oedipus needs to question Teiresias more closely.
(c) Oedipus needs to defend himself.
(d) Oedipus should resign as king.

3. What does Teiresias say about his own wisdom, after Oedipus questions him about Laius' murderer?
(a) It is misunderstood, even by himself.
(b) It brings no benefits.
(c) It is a blessing and a curse.
(d) It is fleeting and unreliable.

4. What possible explanation does the chorus leader give for Oedipus' charge against Creon?
(a) Oedipus was mislead by Teiresias.
(b) Oedipus was angry.
(c) Creon was guilty.
(d) Creon is being framed.

5. Why does Oedipus ask Creon to speak in front of the townspeople?
(a) Oedipus feels more for the townspeople than for his own life.
(b) Oedipus wants the townspeople to become used to Creon's voice.
(c) Oedipus wants to show the townspeople he's not afraid.
(d) Oedipus wants to show Creon that he's not afraid.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are the townspeople who are not gathered to speak with Oedipus?

2. What does Creon deny that he has a desire to do?

3. What does Oedipus say the chorus' position will result in?

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

5. What does Oedipus wish for himself, if he unknowingly hosted the murderer at his home?

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