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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Creon's face look as he approaches?
(a) angry
(b) nonexpressive
(c) sad
(d) happy

2. What is Creon wearing on his head as he approaches the town?
(a) a crown
(b) a laurel wreath
(c) a hood
(d) a chain of daisies

3. Why does Oedipus ask Creon to speak in front of the townspeople?
(a) Oedipus wants to show Creon that he's not afraid.
(b) Oedipus wants the townspeople to become used to Creon's voice.
(c) Oedipus feels more for the townspeople than for his own life.
(d) Oedipus wants to show the townspeople he's not afraid.

4. What does the chorus leader rebuke both Oedipus and Teiresias for?
(a) not listening to each other and talking at cross purposes
(b) not talking with Creon
(c) not talking with Jocasta
(d) being angry and quarrelling instead of finding the murderer

5. What does Oedipus say he has to fear from Laius' murderer?
(a) The murderer may seek revenge on Oedipus for trying to find him.
(b) The murderer may want to kill the queen, Laius's wife.
(c) The murderer may want to kill the new king, too.
(d) The murderer may flee quietly and leave the town to suffer the gods' wrath.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Jocasta say that Laius was murdered?

2. Who does the priest ask to come as the people's savior?

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

4. Why does Oedipus say he's not punishing Teiresias?

5. How does Oedipus react to Teiresias' unwillingness to speak?

(see the answer key)

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