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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does the shepherd say gave him the infant child?
(a) Jocasta's maid
(b) Jocasta
(c) Laius's servant
(d) Laius

2. What possible explanation does the chorus leader give for Oedipus' charge against Creon?
(a) Creon is being framed.
(b) Creon was guilty.
(c) Oedipus was angry.
(d) Oedipus was mislead by Teiresias.

3. What does Oedipus accuse Creon of?
(a) setting the Sphinx upon Thebes
(b) wanting to marry Jocasta himself
(c) trying to overthrow him for the sake of power and riches
(d) killing Laius and causing the plagues

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Creon accuse Oedipus of?

2. Does Oedipus want to see the person the messenger says gave him the infant Oedipus?

3. Who does the messenger say gave Oedipus to Polybus?

4. According to Creon, who does a witness say killed Laius?

5. What does Teiresias say makes him strong?

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