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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 priest call pestilence?
(a) a sinister snake
(b) a roaring lion
(c) a fiery god
(d) a thundering beast

2. What does Creon do initially when he hears Oedipus charged him with causing Teiresias to lie?
(a) flees the city of Thebes
(b) makes a counterclaim of treason against Oedipus
(c) challenges Oedipus to a fight
(d) talks to the people of Thebes

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

4. What does Creon say about the god's call to avenge Laius' death now?
(a) He says the gods have asked the impossible.
(b) He says it is fitting.
(c) He says it will be an easy task.
(d) He says it is too late for revenge.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Oedipus ask of the citizens of Thebes?

2. Who does Jocasta say Laius had with him, as an escort?

3. What does Oedipus do when the shepherd won't tell about giving away the infant?

4. What does Jocasta bring to the shrine of Apollo outside the castle gates?

5. Why does the messenger tell Oedipus he is not Polybus' son?

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