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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' initial reaction when Creon asks to explain himself?
(a) Oedipus is eager to hear Creon's explanation.
(b) Oedipus says that he'll listen, and he hopes he can trust Creon.
(c) Oedipus refuses to listen to anything Creon has to say.
(d) Oedipus says he'll listen, but he's afraid of Creon's smooth tongue.

2. Where are the townspeople who are not gathered to speak with Oedipus?
(a) at home, caring for the sick
(b) at the gods' shrines asking for help
(c) in the fields, trying to cure the diseases
(d) in their graves

3. What was Oedipus' response to the information he got from the oracle at Delphi, when he asked about his parentage?
(a) Oedipus went to ask his parents about it.
(b) Oedipus confined himself to a room in his father's palace.
(c) Oedipus ran away from Corinth.
(d) Oedipus asked the oracle for more clarity.

4. Who does the chorus think can help end the conflict between Creon and Oedipus?
(a) Jocasta
(b) Teiresias
(c) Apollo
(d) the oracle

5. What does Teiresias say Oedipus doesn't know?
(a) the power of prophecy
(b) the name of the murderer
(c) the true wishes of the gods
(d) the family he's come from

Short Answer Questions

1. What sentence does Oedipus want to give to Creon for his crime?

2. What does Creon say has caused the disasters to the town?

3. Who does Teiresias accuse as the murderer?

4. What does Oedipus tell the messenger he regrets about leaving Corinth?

5. What does the chorus leader tell Oedipus about the murderer?

(see the answer key)

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