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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does the chorus leader say should reveal the murderer?
(a) Creon
(b) Laius
(c) Oedipus
(d) Apollo

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

3. What did Oedipus' parent say about the accusation that Oedipus was not their son?
(a) They were angry, calling it an insult.
(b) They said it was untrue, but they seemed to be lying.
(c) They told Oedipus that it was true.
(d) Oedipus's father denied it, but his mother admitted it.

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

5. Does Oedipus say he's ever met Laius?
(a) Yes, he says he met Laius once.
(b) He says no, but he realizes he's met Laius many times.
(c) Yes, he says he's med Laius many times.
(d) No, Oedipus believes he's never met Laius.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Creon say his current position brings?

4. Why does Oedipus feel linked to Laius?

5. How does Oedipus react to Teiresias' unwillingness to speak?

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