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

2. What does Oedipus first say to Creon as he approaches?
(a) He asks why Creon is so late.
(b) He asks why Creon looks so strange.
(c) He asks who Creon has spoken to.
(d) He asks what message the gods sent.

3. What part of her and Laius' infant child does Jocasta say Laius bound?
(a) his ankles
(b) his knees
(c) his wrists
(d) his elbows

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

5. What does the chorus leader say he does not know about Oedipus'scharges against Creon?
(a) what charges Oedipus made against Creon
(b) Oedipus's steadiness and state of mind when making the charges
(c) whether Creon understand the charges Oedipus made
(d) whether Teiresias was there when Oedipus made the charges

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Jocasta say about human prophecy?

3. What does Oedipus tell Jocasta, when she begs him to tell her what's troubling him?

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

5. Where does the messenger want Oedipus to go?

(see the answer key)

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