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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the priest say they've come to Oedipus?
(a) because he's got the power of wealth
(b) because he's the first among men
(c) because he's a god to the town
(d) because he's the one they all blame

2. Who does the messenger say gave Oedipus to Polybus?
(a) the messenger
(b) Creon
(c) a stranger
(d) Laius

3. What does Creon tell Oedipus about his power at the end of the play?
(a) Creon says Oedipus no longer has the power he once had.
(b) Creon says Oedipus will always have power.
(c) Creon says Oedipus acted as the servant of his power.
(d) Creon says Oedipus let power corrupt him.

4. What does Creon say about Laius' companions when he was killed?
(a) The king was alone.
(b) They were all killed.
(c) They were all killed but one, who ran away.
(d) They all ran away.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the priest tell the people that they can leave at the end of the scene?

2. Does Oedipus say he's ever met Laius?

3. Where does Oedipus ask to be taken?

4. What is Jocasta's answer, when Oedipus asks how tall and old Laius was?

5. What does Oedipus ask Teiresias to do, after Teiresias says Oedipus is the murderer?

(see the answer key)

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