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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 Creon say can validate a man who is true?
(a) the gods
(b) prophecy
(c) time
(d) nature

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

3. What does Oedipus say he's been doing in his sorrow?
(a) He's been thinking about possible paths to a solution.
(b) He's been carefully questioning all the townspeople who could help.
(c) He's been paralyzed by the horror that's come on the town.
(d) He's been offering sacrifices to all the gods.

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

5. Who does the priest ask to come as the people's savior?
(a) Phoebus
(b) Laius
(c) Oedipus
(d) Creon

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the priest point out about Oedipus overcoming the Sphinx?

2. What does Creon say about Laius' companions when he was killed?

3. What does Teiresias say about the murderer's eyesight?

4. What does Teiresias say makes him strong?

5. What does the chorus leader rebuke both Oedipus and Teiresias for?

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