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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Does the chorus leader recognize the approaching shepherd?
(a) Not at first, but then the old man begins to look familiar.
(b) Yes, but he can't remember who the old man was.
(c) Yes, he identifies the old man of a servant of Laius.
(d) No, he has never seen the old man.

2. What does Creon say can validate a man who is true?
(a) prophecy
(b) nature
(c) time
(d) the gods

3. What does Oedipus ask Creon to do about Jocasta?
(a) to bury her as Creon sees fit
(b) to close up their bedroom as Jocasta's tomb
(c) to forget she ever existed
(d) to pray to the gods for her

4. What does Oedipus seem to think Jocasta is afraid of learning about his birth?
(a) that he's Polybus' son after all
(b) that he's older than they believed
(c) that he's not born of natural parents
(d) that he's of low social status

5. At the beginning of the play, where have the townspeople gathered?
(a) at the oracle
(b) in a shrine
(c) in the forest
(d) in front of the palace

Short Answer Questions

1. What deal does Oedipus offer the murderer if he gives himself in?

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

3. Who does the chorus leader say should reveal the murderer?

4. What does Teiresias say about his own wisdom, after Oedipus questions him about Laius' murderer?

5. Where has Oedipus sent Creon?

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