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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Oedipus pray for his daughters?
(a) that they die young so that they see less sorrow
(b) that they hold on to each other against the cruelty of the world
(c) that they forget they ever had a father and think themselves born from the sea
(d) that they live their destined lives more happily than he has

2. What does the old shepherd fear will happen to him if he tells the truth?
(a) He'll be cast from the kingdom.
(b) He'll be outcast among the people.
(c) He'll be cursed by Apollo.
(d) He'll die.

3. What children did Polybus have before Oedipus?
(a) a son who died
(b) none
(c) a daughter who died
(d) a son who was stolen away

4. What does Oedipus first say to Jocasta, after questioning the messenger about Polybus' death?
(a) He regrets that he left his home in Corinth without reason.
(b) He wonders why anyone would pay homage to Apollo's prophets.
(c) He says he must immediately leave for Corinth to see his mother.
(d) He says that this foretells a new era of prosperity in Thebes.

5. What does Creon deny that he has a desire to do?
(a) rule as king
(b) gain wealth
(c) hurt his sister
(d) mar Teiresias's reputation

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Creon say can validate a man who is true?

2. Who accused Oedipus of not being his father's real son?

3. What did Oedipus' parent say about the accusation that Oedipus was not their son?

4. What nationality does Oedipus say the mother who raised him was?

5. Who does the priest say has gathered?

(see the answer key)

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