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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the old shepherd fear will happen to him if he tells the truth?
(a) He'll be cursed by Apollo.
(b) He'll be cast from the kingdom.
(c) He'll be outcast among the people.
(d) He'll die.

2. Who does the priest suggest Oedipus listen to, in order to solve the town's problems?
(a) Zeus's oracle
(b) the town elders
(c) the gods or wise men
(d) the blind prophet

3. Who accused Oedipus of not being his father's real son?
(a) a stranger passng through the town
(b) a drunk man at a dinner
(c) his cousin, son of his mother's sister
(d) the local prophet

4. What does Creon say can validate a man who is true?
(a) the gods
(b) prophecy
(c) nature
(d) time

5. Does the messenger identify the shepherd as the man he mentioned earlier?
(a) No, the messenger doesn't think he's the same man.
(b) No, the messenger knows it's him but won't identify him.
(c) Yes, the messenger identifies him easily.
(d) Yes, but the messenger must question the shepherd before being certain.

Short Answer Questions

1. Before Teiresias leaves, what does he say about the murderer's nationality?

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

3. What does the messenger ask the chorus when he first arrives?

4. What does the priest say that Oedipus will be king of, if he doesn't solve the town's problems?

5. What does the chorus leader think of Oedipus' curses on the murderer?

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