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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Oedipus ask Creon to speak in front of the townspeople?
(a) Oedipus wants the townspeople to become used to Creon's voice.
(b) Oedipus feels more for the townspeople than for his own life.
(c) Oedipus wants to show Creon that he's not afraid.
(d) Oedipus wants to show the townspeople he's not afraid.

2. What does Creon say his current position brings?
(a) freedom from fear but no power
(b) power and benefits without fear
(c) royal benefits but no freedom
(d) fear and power but no freedom

3. Who does the priest suggest Oedipus listen to, in order to solve the town's problems?
(a) the gods or wise men
(b) the town elders
(c) the blind prophet
(d) Zeus's oracle

4. What does Oedipus wish for himself, if he unknowingly hosted the murderer at his home?
(a) all the bad things he wished upon the murderer
(b) to be ripped from his land and family
(c) a life of solitude and sobriety
(d) eternal damnation

5. Who does Jocasta send for after hearing the messenger's news?
(a) Oedipus
(b) Teiresias
(c) Creon
(d) the oracle

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Teiresias say he was "wise enough" to?

2. What does Creon say of the news he brings?

3. Why does Oedipus say his sorrow is greater than the townspeople?

4. Where does Jocasta say that Laius was murdered?

5. What is Creon wearing on his head as he approaches the town?

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