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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Oedipus fearful of returning to his homeland?
(a) He does not wish to leave his wife.
(b) He does not want to be a king.
(c) He does not want to abandon Thebes.
(d) He is still afraid of the prophecy.

2. Who is the father of Tantulus?
(a) Zeus.
(b) Hades.
(c) Pan.
(d) Poseidon.

3. What is the only reason that Creon reveals the information he gained from Tiresias after summoning the ghost?
(a) Oedipus threatens him.
(b) Oedipus begs him to help him end the plague.
(c) He accidentally told the messenger while Oedipus was within hearing.
(d) If the plague is not ended, his sister will be the next to die.

4. What does Oedipus reveal to Jocasta at the end of the play?
(a) He never loved her.
(b) He is her son.
(c) He is cursed by the gods.
(d) He is leaving Thebes.

5. Whom does Tantalus attempt to warn about their impending deaths?
(a) His grandsons.
(b) His nephews.
(c) His cousins.
(d) His sons.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the old shepherd reveal to Oedipus about his parentage?

2. What does Atreus offer to Thyestes when the latter apologizes for his misdeeds against him?

3. In what sort of garb is Phaedra's nurse dressed in the third act?

4. How does Thyestes feel about his impending meeting with his brother?

5. How does Hippolytus die?

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