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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the second messenger say Jocasta died, when the chorus leader questions him?
(a) She died fleeing the palace.
(b) Her children killed her.
(c) Oedipus killed her.
(d) She killed herself.

2. Who did Jocasta cry out to when she rushed into the palace before she died?
(a) Oedipus
(b) Zeus
(c) Apollo
(d) Laius

3. Who does the messenger say gave him the infant Oedipus?
(a) Jocasta's young maid
(b) an old man he cannot identify
(c) one of Laius' soldiers
(d) one of Laius' shepherds

4. What deal does Oedipus offer the murderer if he gives himself in?
(a) Oedipus offers to banish the murderer instead of killing him.
(b) Oedipus offers to limit the murderer's banishment.
(c) Oedipus offers the murderer his choice of death or banishment.
(d) Oedipus offers the murderer a place in Corinth in exchange for banishment from Thebes.

5. When Jocasta fled into the palace after realizing the truth, what room did she run to?
(a) the tower room
(b) the dining hall
(c) the kitchen
(d) her bedroom

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the shepherd say gave him the infant child?

2. What did Oedipus use to injure himself with?

3. Why does Oedipus feel linked to Laius?

4. What does Creon say his current position brings?

5. Where does Creon say Laius was when he was killed?

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