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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Jocasta's answer, when Oedipus asks how tall and old Laius was?
(a) Laius was skinny and tall and young-looking.
(b) Laius was small with a gray beard.
(c) Laius was old and bent, but tall.
(d) Laius was big and had white hair.

2. How does Oedipus react to the chorus' pleas?
(a) Oedipus gives in to the chorus unwillingly, foreseeing doom to himself.
(b) Oedipus refuses to listen to the chorus.
(c) Oedipus is convinced by the chorus and gladly does what they ask.
(d) Oedipus decides not to change his decision, though the chorus makes him doubtful.

3. Who does the priest say has gathered?
(a) townspeople from the very young to the very old
(b) all the young and hearty townspeople
(c) everyone but those ill from disease
(d) all the sick and elderly townspeople

4. What does Teiresias say makes him strong?
(a) his powers
(b) the truth
(c) the gods
(d) anger

5. Why does the priest say they've come to Oedipus?
(a) because he's got the power of wealth
(b) because he's the first among men
(c) because he's a god to the town
(d) because he's the one they all blame

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Oedipus' response to the information he got from the oracle at Delphi, when he asked about his parentage?

2. What argument does Oedipus offer that Teiresias is not really a prophet?

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

4. What does Jocasta advise Oedipus about his fears?

5. How does Teiresias respond when Oedipus says the prophet speaks in riddles?

(see the answer key)

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