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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 Oedipus wish for himself, if he unknowingly hosted the murderer at his home?
(a) eternal damnation
(b) all the bad things he wished upon the murderer
(c) to be ripped from his land and family
(d) a life of solitude and sobriety

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

3. What possible explanation does the chorus leader give for Oedipus' charge against Creon?
(a) Oedipus was mislead by Teiresias.
(b) Creon is being framed.
(c) Creon was guilty.
(d) Oedipus was angry.

4. Who does the priest suggest Oedipus listen to, in order to solve the town's problems?
(a) Zeus's oracle
(b) the town elders
(c) the gods or wise men
(d) the blind prophet

5. Who first sees the old shepherd approaching?
(a) Oedipus
(b) the messenger
(c) Jocasta
(d) the chorus

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Oedipus react to Teiresias' unwillingness to speak?

2. Who does Oedipus say he's seeking vengeance for?

3. Why does the chorus think it's time for the murderer to flee?

4. What does the messenger ask the chorus when he first arrives?

5. What does Oedipus ask Teiresias to do, after Teiresias says Oedipus is the murderer?

(see the answer key)

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