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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 Oedipus ask of the citizens of Thebes?
(a) He orders them to hold a great celebration in the town.
(b) He orders them to gather together and stay in their houses.
(c) He orders them to go to the shrines and give offerings to the gods.
(d) He orders them to reveal the murderer, if they know who he is.

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

3. Why does the chorus think it's time for the murderer to flee?
(a) Teiresias will eventually name him.
(b) The ire of the city is rising against him.
(c) Zeus' son, Apollo, is against him.
(d) Oedipus is against him.

4. What does Creon say about the god's call to avenge Laius' death now?
(a) He says the gods have asked the impossible.
(b) He says it is too late for revenge.
(c) He says it is fitting.
(d) He says it will be an easy task.

5. What does Teiresias answer when Oedipus asks the identity of his father?
(a) That Oedipus truly knows who his father is.
(b) That it will be revealed today and destroy Oedipus.
(c) That Oedipus will be better off not knowing.
(d) That Oedipus has two fathers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Jocasta say Laius had with him, as an escort?

2. How is the tale of Oedipus and the Sphinx treated in the town?

3. What does Oedipus say the killers had to have?

4. What does Teiresias say about his own wisdom, after Oedipus questions him about Laius' murderer?

5. When Creon turns the tables and begins questioning Oedipus, what is the first question he asks?

(see the answer key)

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