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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is the tale of Oedipus and the Sphinx treated in the town?
(a) People still tell the story of Oedipus and the Sphinx.
(b) People only remember the story in times of trouble.
(c) People have already forgotten what Oedipus has done for them.
(d) Oedipus constantly forces the town to hear the story again.

2. Why does the priest tell the people that they can leave at the end of the scene?
(a) He says the people will never get salvation.
(b) He says Oedipus is not the one to help.
(c) He says the people have what they've come for.
(d) He says the people have been ignored in favor of Creon.

3. What does Oedipus seem to think Jocasta is afraid of learning about his birth?
(a) that he's of low social status
(b) that he's Polybus' son after all
(c) that he's older than they believed
(d) that he's not born of natural parents

4. Before he leaves, what does Oedipus say will happen?
(a) Either the murderer will be caught and punished, or else they will all be ruined.
(b) The whole town, and Oedipus himself, will definitely be ruined.
(c) The gods will decide the outcome, and the murderer's fate is in their hands.
(d) The murderer will definitely be caught and punished.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What possible explanation does the chorus leader give for Oedipus' charge against Creon?

2. What city was the father who raised Oedipus from?

3. Where are the townspeople who are not gathered to speak with Oedipus?

4. What does the chorus say about human prophets?

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

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