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

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

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

4. How has Teiresias' pronouncement made the chorus feel?
(a) sorrowful
(b) fearful
(c) angry
(d) irritated

5. What does the priest point out about Oedipus overcoming the Sphinx?
(a) Oedipus had no more knowledge or instruction than the townspeople, and yet was able to solve the riddle.
(b) Oedipus was able to defeat the Sphinx because of his powerful arm and his connections to royalty.
(c) Oedipus used superior training to defeat the Sphinx, and no one else had the same benefits.
(d) Oedipus defeated the Sphinx only out of sheer luck.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Oedipus accuse Creon of?

2. Why does Oedipus say he's not punishing Teiresias?

3. Who does Jocasta say told her about Laius' death?

4. What does Jocasta question the chorus about, after Creon leaves?

5. Before he leaves, what does Oedipus say will happen?

(see the answer key)

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