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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Oedipus say about the fact that Laius' death wasn't looked into before?
(a) Oedipus says the town should have looked into the murder.
(b) Oedipus says that the town is actively covering up the murder.
(c) Oedipus says he understands that the town had other problems.
(d) Oedipus says that the town knew it was bringing tragedy upon itself.

2. Why does Oedipus feel linked to Laius?
(a) He feels drawn to the memory of Laius.
(b) He is now married to Laius' wife.
(c) He feels bound to Laius by the Sphinx's riddle.
(d) He says the prophets have linked him to Laius.

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

4. Who does the priest suggest Oedipus listen to, in order to solve the town's problems?
(a) Zeus's oracle
(b) the blind prophet
(c) the town elders
(d) the gods or wise men

5. Who leads Teiresias into Oedipus' presence?
(a) Creon
(b) the chorus leader
(c) Jocasta
(d) a small boy

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Creon say his current position brings?

2. Who does Teiresias say he serves?

3. What does the chorus leader tell Oedipus about the murderer?

4. What gives Oedipus hope that he did not kill Laius?

5. What does Oedipus say he's been doing in his sorrow?

(see the answer key)

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