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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) nonexpressive
(b) sad
(c) angry
(d) happy

2. What is Oedipus' initial attitude toward the crowd that has gathered?
(a) angry and annoyed
(b) caring and helpful
(c) overjoyed and cheerful
(d) critical and derisive

3. Does Oedipus say he's ever met Laius?
(a) No, Oedipus believes he's never met Laius.
(b) He says no, but he realizes he's met Laius many times.
(c) Yes, he says he's med Laius many times.
(d) Yes, he says he met Laius once.

4. Who does Jocasta say Laius had with him, as an escort?
(a) fifteen of the best men
(b) no one
(c) five men, including a herald
(d) ten heralds

5. What is Jocasta's answer, when Oedipus asks how tall and old Laius was?
(a) Laius was skinny and tall and young-looking.
(b) Laius was small with a gray beard.
(c) Laius was old and bent, but tall.
(d) Laius was big and had white hair.

Short Answer Questions

1. What city was the father who raised Oedipus from?

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

3. What does Creon say Oedipus can do, if he finds proof Creon's lying?

4. What does Creon say of the news he brings?

5. What made Oedipus angry, when he encountered the stranger's carriage on the road?

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