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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who does Oedipus accuse Teiresias of being in league with?
(a) Jocasta
(b) Creon
(c) the oracle
(d) Apollo

3. What does Teiresias say Oedipus doesn't know?
(a) the true wishes of the gods
(b) the family he's come from
(c) the name of the murderer
(d) the power of prophecy

4. What does Oedipus say the chorus' position will result in?
(a) destruction of Thebes
(b) Creon becoming a tyrannt
(c) war with Corinth
(d) Oedipus' exile or death

5. What does the chorus leader think of Oedipus' curses on the murderer?
(a) that the murderer will make fun of them
(b) that the murderer will take them seriously
(c) that the murderer will ignore them
(d) that the murderer will laugh at them

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Oedipus ask about Polybus' death?

3. How long would the shepherds stay in the fields each year?

4. Why does Oedipus feel linked to Laius?

5. What possible explanation does the chorus leader give for Oedipus' charge against Creon?

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