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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Does the messenger identify the shepherd as the man he mentioned earlier?
(a) Yes, the messenger identifies him easily.
(b) No, the messenger knows it's him but won't identify him.
(c) No, the messenger doesn't think he's the same man.
(d) Yes, but the messenger must question the shepherd before being certain.

2. What does Oedipus do when the messenger questions him about the prophecy that drove Oedipus away from his parents?
(a) Oedipus tells the messenger he has no wish to repeat the prophecy, or think about it.
(b) Oedipus tells the messenger to ask the prophet about it.
(c) Oedipus tells the messenger the prophecy.
(d) Oedipus tells the messenger he has no right to know the prophecy.

3. Who speaks for the people of Thebes as their leader?
(a) the priest of Zeus
(b) the prophet of Hera
(c) the parliamentary leader
(d) the oracle

4. What did Oedipus' parent say about the accusation that Oedipus was not their son?
(a) Oedipus's father denied it, but his mother admitted it.
(b) They said it was untrue, but they seemed to be lying.
(c) They told Oedipus that it was true.
(d) They were angry, calling it an insult.

5. What does the chorus say about human prophets?
(a) It's impossible to tell if human prophets have real knowledge beyond the everyday.
(b) Human prophets have human motivations.
(c) Human prophets are the same as the gods and priests.
(d) Human prophets are always wrong.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Teiresias say about the murderer's eyesight?

2. Why does the priest tell the people that they can leave at the end of the scene?

3. Who does Jocasta say Laius had with him, as an escort?

4. What does Oedipus ask Teiresias to do, after Teiresias says Oedipus is the murderer?

5. What does Oedipus say that he still fears, after hearing the news of Polybus' death?

(see the answer key)

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