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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the chorus leader think of Oedipus' curses on the murderer?
(a) that the murderer will laugh at them
(b) that the murderer will take them seriously
(c) that the murderer will ignore them
(d) that the murderer will make fun of them

2. Where are the townspeople who are not gathered to speak with Oedipus?
(a) in the fields, trying to cure the diseases
(b) at the gods' shrines asking for help
(c) at home, caring for the sick
(d) in their graves

3. How does Teiresias respond when Oedipus says the prophet speaks in riddles?
(a) that life is a riddle
(b) that the truth is as complex as a riddle
(c) that Oedipus is good at solving riddles
(d) that Oedipus will wish this riddle were never solved

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Creon say about the god's call to avenge Laius' death now?

2. What is Creon's relationship to Oedipus?

3. What does Creon say about Laius' companions when he was killed?

4. What does Oedipus call the people of Thebes?

5. According to Creon, who does a witness say killed Laius?

(see the answer key)

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