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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 Oedipus first say to Jocasta, after questioning the messenger about Polybus' death?
(a) He regrets that he left his home in Corinth without reason.
(b) He says that this foretells a new era of prosperity in Thebes.
(c) He wonders why anyone would pay homage to Apollo's prophets.
(d) He says he must immediately leave for Corinth to see his mother.

2. What is Oedipus' attitude toward Teiresias when he first speaks to the prophet?
(a) angry and ironic
(b) derisive and snide
(c) defensive and annoyed
(d) deferential and complimentary

3. Does Oedipus want to see the person the messenger says gave him the infant Oedipus?
(a) No, Oedipus is afraid of what the person might say.
(b) Yes, Oedipus wants to send the person out of town.
(c) No, Oedipus doesn't think the person is important.
(d) Yes, Oedipus wants to question the person to find the truth.

4. Where does Creon say Laius was when he was killed?
(a) on the road to Delphi
(b) on the way to visit a nearby shepherd
(c) on an ocean voyage
(d) in the palace

5. 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 go to the shrines and give offerings to the gods.
(c) He orders them to reveal the murderer, if they know who he is.
(d) He orders them to gather together and stay in their houses.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Teiresias say about the murderer's eyesight?

3. How long would the shepherds stay in the fields each year?

4. What is Oedipus' initial reaction when Creon asks to explain himself?

5. What does Oedipus say the chorus' position will result in?

(see the answer key)

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