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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 about Laius' companions when he was killed?
(a) They all ran away.
(b) They were all killed.
(c) They were all killed but one, who ran away.
(d) The king was alone.

2. What part of her and Laius' infant child does Jocasta say Laius bound?
(a) his elbows
(b) his wrists
(c) his ankles
(d) his knees

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

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

5. What does the chorus leader tell Oedipus about the murderer?
(a) that he doesn't want to know who the murderer is
(b) that the murderer likely had nothing to do with Thebes
(c) that he is not the murderer and doesn't know who the murderer is
(d) that he suspects who the murderer is but doesn't know

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jocasta question the chorus about, after Creon leaves?

2. What does the priest call pestilence?

3. Who leads Teiresias into Oedipus' presence?

4. Where did Laius order his infant child to be put?

5. What is the position of the chorus, as stated by the chorus leader, in the conflict between Oedipus and Creon?

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