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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What argument does Oedipus offer that Teiresias is not really a prophet?
(a) Teiresias changes his prophesies from one day to the next.
(b) Teiresias is only faking blindness.
(c) Teiresias did not answer the Sphinx's riddle.
(d) Teiresias's prophecies conflict with the oracle.

2. How does Creon's face look as he approaches?
(a) angry
(b) sad
(c) happy
(d) nonexpressive

3. What does Oedipus first say to Creon as he approaches?
(a) He asks what message the gods sent.
(b) He asks who Creon has spoken to.
(c) He asks why Creon looks so strange.
(d) He asks why Creon is so late.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Oedipus first say to Jocasta, after questioning the messenger about Polybus' death?

2. What does Creon ask Oedipus' servants to do when he approaches Oedipus outside the palace?

3. Does the chorus leader recognize the approaching shepherd?

4. What does Creon do initially when he hears Oedipus charged him with causing Teiresias to lie?

5. Who does Oedipus say brought on his troubles?

(see the answer key)

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