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

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

3. What did Oedipus' parent say about the accusation that Oedipus was not their son?
(a) They told Oedipus that it was true.
(b) They said it was untrue, but they seemed to be lying.
(c) Oedipus's father denied it, but his mother admitted it.
(d) They were angry, calling it an insult.

4. What does the priest call pestilence?
(a) a roaring lion
(b) a fiery god
(c) a thundering beast
(d) a sinister snake

5. Before Teiresias leaves, what does he say about the murderer's nationality?
(a) that he is an Athenian
(b) that he is a Corinthian
(c) that he will turn out to be a native Theban
(d) that he comes from no nation

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Oedipus say about the chorus regarding their advice?

2. When Jocasta fled into the palace after realizing the truth, what room did she run to?

3. What does Creon tell Oedipus about his power at the end of the play?

4. What does Oedipus say the killers had to have?

5. What does Creon say about the god's call to avenge Laius' death now?

(see the answer key)

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