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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Creon say his current position brings?
(a) freedom from fear but no power
(b) royal benefits but no freedom
(c) power and benefits without fear
(d) fear and power but no freedom

2. What does Jocasta say before she leaves?
(a) that she'll run away from Oedipus
(b) that she'll never speak again
(c) that she'll join Laius
(d) that she'll never see Thebes again

3. Where did Laius order his infant child to be put?
(a) on a mountain
(b) in a river
(c) in a field
(d) in the ocean

4. What does Oedipus say that he still fears, after hearing the news of Polybus' death?
(a) the wrath of Apollo
(b) Creon's treachery
(c) wedding his mother
(d) the plague on the land

5. What does Creon say has caused the disasters to the town?
(a) a slight to the gods
(b) a fight between protecting gods
(c) an unavenged murder
(d) an unfulfilled prophecy

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason does Teiresias give for not answering Oedipus' questions?

2. How long would the shepherds stay in the fields each year?

3. What does Creon say can validate a man who is true?

4. Before he leaves, what does Oedipus say will happen?

5. How does Creon's face look as he approaches?

(see the answer key)

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