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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Before Teiresias leaves, what does he say about the murderer's nationality?
(a) that he comes from no nation
(b) that he is an Athenian
(c) that he will turn out to be a native Theban
(d) that he is a Corinthian

2. Does Oedipus say he's ever met Laius?
(a) Yes, he says he met Laius once.
(b) He says no, but he realizes he's met Laius many times.
(c) No, Oedipus believes he's never met Laius.
(d) Yes, he says he's med Laius many times.

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

4. Where does Jocasta say that Laius was murdered?
(a) where the flatlands begin to become steep
(b) at the kingdom's border
(c) where two roads cross a stream
(d) where three roads meet

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Jocasta come to pray to Apollo?

2. Why does the messenger tell Oedipus he is not Polybus' son?

3. What gives Oedipus hope that he did not kill Laius?

4. Who does the messenger say gave him the infant Oedipus?

5. What does Jocasta say about human prophecy?

(see the answer key)

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