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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who accused Oedipus of not being his father's real son?
(a) the local prophet
(b) his cousin, son of his mother's sister
(c) a drunk man at a dinner
(d) a stranger passng through the town

2. Before Teiresias leaves, what does he say about the murderer's nationality?
(a) that he is an Athenian
(b) that he is a Corinthian
(c) that he comes from no nation
(d) that he will turn out to be a native Theban

3. What does Creon say about the god's call to avenge Laius' death now?
(a) He says it will be an easy task.
(b) He says the gods have asked the impossible.
(c) He says it is fitting.
(d) He says it is too late for revenge.

4. What nationality does Oedipus say the mother who raised him was?
(a) Dorain
(b) Aeolian
(c) Macedonian
(d) Ionian

5. What does Teiresias say makes him strong?
(a) the truth
(b) his powers
(c) anger
(d) the gods

Short Answer Questions

1. What made Oedipus angry, when he encountered the stranger's carriage on the road?

2. How does Teiresias respond when Oedipus says the prophet speaks in riddles?

3. Who does Oedipus say he's seeking vengeance for?

4. What is Creon's relationship to Oedipus?

5. Who does Jocasta say Laius had with him, as an escort?

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