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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 Teiresias say he serves?
(a) Zeus
(b) Creon
(c) Apollo
(d) Oedipus

2. Who leads Teiresias into Oedipus' presence?
(a) the chorus leader
(b) Creon
(c) Jocasta
(d) a small boy

3. How does Oedipus react to the chorus' pleas?
(a) Oedipus gives in to the chorus unwillingly, foreseeing doom to himself.
(b) Oedipus decides not to change his decision, though the chorus makes him doubtful.
(c) Oedipus refuses to listen to the chorus.
(d) Oedipus is convinced by the chorus and gladly does what they ask.

4. What reason does Teiresias give for not answering Oedipus' questions?
(a) He doesn't want to cause them both grief.
(b) He isn't sure about what he knows.
(c) He does not believe his own visions.
(d) He knows the truth, but the gods have told him not to say.

5. Where did the old shepherd grow up?
(a) in Laius' house
(b) in a poor house in Thebes
(c) in a distant village
(d) in Corinth

Short Answer Questions

1. Who first sees the old shepherd approaching?

2. What does Oedipus say he has to fear from Laius' murderer?

3. What does Oedipus do when the messenger questions him about the prophecy that drove Oedipus away from his parents?

4. What does Jocasta say before she leaves?

5. What is Creon wearing on his head as he approaches the town?

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