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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Creon's relationship to Oedipus?
(a) brother
(b) no relation
(c) brother-in-law
(d) father-in-law

2. According to Creon, who does a witness say killed Laius?
(a) a lone traveller
(b) a band of soldiers
(c) a gang of robbers
(d) a man with the power of a god

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

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

5. What does Creon say Oedipus can do, if he finds proof Creon's lying?
(a) kill Creon before his sister's eyes
(b) arrest Creon and sentence him to death
(c) banish Creon from the kingdom forever
(d) cut Creon's throat then and there

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Creon accuse Oedipus of?

3. How is the tale of Oedipus and the Sphinx treated in the town?

4. Before Teiresias leaves, what does he say about the murderer's nationality?

5. What course of action does the chorus leader suggest Oedipus should take?

(see the answer key)

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