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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jocasta ask Oedipus to do regarding her brother?
(a) hold Creon in prison until he can discover the truth
(b) send Creon away instead of killing him
(c) make her responsible for Creon
(d) trust that Creon is telling the truth

2. When Creon turns the tables and begins questioning Oedipus, what is the first question he asks?
(a) whether Oedipus is married to Creon's sister
(b) whether there is some unknown explanation for Teiresias's information
(c) whether the townspeople believe Oedipus is guilty
(d) whether Oedipus killed Laius

3. According to Creon, who does a witness say killed Laius?
(a) a lone traveller
(b) a band of soldiers
(c) a gang of robbers
(d) a man with the power of a god

4. What does Teiresias say about the murderer's eyesight?
(a) that he can see but will be blind
(b) that he can see but not the future
(c) that he can see but not the past
(d) that he can see but not himself

5. What does Creon say has caused the disasters to the town?
(a) a slight to the gods
(b) an unavenged murder
(c) a fight between protecting gods
(d) an unfulfilled prophecy

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the chorus leader say should reveal the murderer?

2. Who does the chorus think can help end the conflict between Creon and Oedipus?

3. What does the chorus leader think of Oedipus' curses on the murderer?

4. What does the chorus leader rebuke both Oedipus and Teiresias for?

5. How does Creon's face look as he approaches?

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