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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does the priest ask to come as the people's savior?
(a) Oedipus
(b) Laius
(c) Phoebus
(d) Creon

2. What does the chorus leader rebuke both Oedipus and Teiresias for?
(a) not talking with Creon
(b) being angry and quarrelling instead of finding the murderer
(c) not listening to each other and talking at cross purposes
(d) not talking with Jocasta

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

4. Why does Oedipus say he's not punishing Teiresias?
(a) because clearly no one will believe Teiresias
(b) because of Teiresias' age
(c) because of Teiresias's stature in the community
(d) because he believes Teiresias is Creon's pawn

5. When Jocasta begs him to stop his investigation and runs off, how does Oedipus say he feels about potentially discovering something bad about his natural parents?
(a) Oedipus is afraid that he will find out that the prophecy is already fulfilled.
(b) Oedipus believes that his natural family will turn out to be even better than his adopted one.
(c) Oedipus is afraid that if he finds out his true heritage, the people may not want him as king.
(d) Oedipus is not concerned and wants to know his true origin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Oedipus say he's been doing in his sorrow?

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

3. What children did Polybus have before Oedipus?

4. What does the priest point out about Oedipus overcoming the Sphinx?

5. When Creon turns the tables and begins questioning Oedipus, what is the first question he asks?

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