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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Creon say his current position brings?
(a) power and benefits without fear
(b) royal benefits but no freedom
(c) freedom from fear but no power
(d) fear and power but no freedom

3. Who does Oedipus accuse Teiresias of being in league with?
(a) Creon
(b) Jocasta
(c) Apollo
(d) the oracle

4. How does the messenger say Jocasta will feel about his news?
(a) glad and happy
(b) enraged
(c) sad and regretful
(d) both glad and sad

5. What sentence does Oedipus want to give to Creon for his crime?
(a) mutilation
(b) death
(c) imprisonment
(d) banishment

Short Answer Questions

1. Does the shepherd identify the messenger as someone he's met?

2. What simile does Jocasta use to describe the people of Thebes?

3. Why does Oedipus say he must remain afraid?

4. What is Jocasta's answer, when Oedipus asks how tall and old Laius was?

5. At the end of the scene, what does Oedipus ask the people to stand up and take?

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