1. 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 not concerned and wants to know his true origin.
(b) Oedipus believes that his natural family will turn out to be even better than his adopted one.
(c) Oedipus is afraid that he will find out that the prophecy is already fulfilled.
(d) Oedipus is afraid that if he finds out his true heritage, the people may not want him as king.

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

3. What does Oedipus decree that no citizen of Thebes shall do?
(a) leave the town until the murderer is found
(b) shelter, talk, or consort with the murderer
(c) pray to any god but Apollo until the murderer is found
(d) talk or gossip about the murder

4. What does Oedipus ask Teiresias to do, after Teiresias says Oedipus is the murderer?
(a) fight him
(b) fall on his knees and pray
(c) repeat what he's said
(d) leave Thebes immediately

5. What is Jocasta's answer, when Oedipus asks how tall and old Laius was?
(a) Laius was small with a gray beard.
(b) Laius was old and bent, but tall.
(c) Laius was big and had white hair.
(d) Laius was skinny and tall and young-looking.