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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Creon say Laius was when he was killed?
(a) on the way to visit a nearby shepherd
(b) in the palace
(c) on the road to Delphi
(d) on an ocean voyage

2. What does Creon say stopped the city from looking into the king's death?
(a) a storm that destroyed the town
(b) a war with Corinth
(c) a plague on the crops
(d) trouble with the Sphinx

3. What part of her and Laius' infant child does Jocasta say Laius bound?
(a) his elbows
(b) his wrists
(c) his knees
(d) his ankles

4. What was Oedipus' response to the information he got from the oracle at Delphi, when he asked about his parentage?
(a) Oedipus asked the oracle for more clarity.
(b) Oedipus ran away from Corinth.
(c) Oedipus went to ask his parents about it.
(d) Oedipus confined himself to a room in his father's palace.

5. What is Oedipus' initial attitude toward the crowd that has gathered?
(a) caring and helpful
(b) angry and annoyed
(c) critical and derisive
(d) overjoyed and cheerful

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Oedipus react to the chorus' pleas?

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

3. What does Teiresias say makes him strong?

4. What does Creon accuse Oedipus of?

5. Who does Teiresias accuse as the murderer?

(see the answer key)

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