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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the priest say they've come to Oedipus?
(a) because he's the one they all blame
(b) because he's a god to the town
(c) because he's the first among men
(d) because he's got the power of wealth

2. What does Teiresias say makes him strong?
(a) the gods
(b) his powers
(c) anger
(d) the truth

3. What does Jocasta question the chorus about, after Creon leaves?
(a) the interview between Oedipus and Teiresias
(b) the progress toward finding Laius's murderer
(c) what happened between Oedipus and Creon
(d) the state of the farms and the townspeople

4. What does Oedipus do when the shepherd won't tell about giving away the infant?
(a) Oedipus threatens to banish him from the kingdom.
(b) Oedipus asks the messenger if he's lying about the incident.
(c) Oedipus threatens him and asks someone to bind his hands.
(d) Oedipus offers him money and a comfortable home.

5. What does Teiresias say about the murderer's eyesight?
(a) that he can see but will be blind
(b) that he can see but not himself
(c) that he can see but not the future
(d) that he can see but not the past

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does the chorus think can help end the conflict between Creon and Oedipus?

3. Who first sees the old shepherd approaching?

4. Who does Jocasta send for after hearing the messenger's news?

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

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