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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Jocasta say told her about Laius' death?
(a) three of the injured men
(b) Creon
(c) a servant who escaped
(d) Teiresias

2. At the beginning of the play, where have the townspeople gathered?
(a) at the oracle
(b) in front of the palace
(c) in a shrine
(d) in the forest

3. What does Creon deny that he has a desire to do?
(a) hurt his sister
(b) mar Teiresias's reputation
(c) gain wealth
(d) rule as king

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

5. What does Oedipus call the people of Thebes?
(a) the gods' creations
(b) his children
(c) his creations
(d) the gods' children

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Creon say Oedipus should do to get proof of Creon's innocence?

2. Where has Oedipus sent Creon?

3. What does Creon say about the god's call to avenge Laius' death now?

4. Why does Oedipus say his sorrow is greater than the townspeople?

5. How does Oedipus react to the chorus' pleas?

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