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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 tell Oedipus about the murderer?
(a) that he doesn't want to know who the murderer is
(b) that he is not the murderer and doesn't know who the murderer is
(c) that he suspects who the murderer is but doesn't know
(d) that the murderer likely had nothing to do with Thebes

2. According to Creon, who does a witness say killed Laius?
(a) a man with the power of a god
(b) a band of soldiers
(c) a gang of robbers
(d) a lone traveller

3. Why does Oedipus ask Creon to speak in front of the townspeople?
(a) Oedipus wants the townspeople to become used to Creon's voice.
(b) Oedipus feels more for the townspeople than for his own life.
(c) Oedipus wants to show the townspeople he's not afraid.
(d) Oedipus wants to show Creon that he's not afraid.

4. What does the priest say that Oedipus will be king of, if he doesn't solve the town's problems?
(a) a forest
(b) a mountain
(c) an ocean
(d) a desert

5. What does Creon say of the news he brings?
(a) It's both good and bad news.
(b) It's hard to interpret if it's good or bad.
(c) It's bad news.
(d) It's good news.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the chorus think it's time for the murderer to flee?

2. How does Creon's face look as he approaches?

3. Does Oedipus say he's ever met Laius?

4. What does Teiresias say makes him strong?

5. Where does Creon say the murderer of Lauis is?

(see the answer key)

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