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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 2.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Who does the priest say has gathered?
(a) all the sick and elderly townspeople
(b) everyone but those ill from disease
(c) all the young and hearty townspeople
(d) townspeople from the very young to the very old
2. What does Teiresias say about his own wisdom, after Oedipus questions him about Laius' murderer?
(a) It is fleeting and unreliable.
(b) It is a blessing and a curse.
(c) It is misunderstood, even by himself.
(d) It brings no benefits.
3. What does Teiresias say about the murderer's eyesight?
(a) that he can see but not himself
(b) that he can see but not the past
(c) that he can see but will be blind
(d) that he can see but not the future
4. What does Teiresias say about the murderer's financial condition?
(a) that he is rich but will be poor
(b) that he is rich but not in spirit
(c) that he is rich with wealth but not love
(d) that he is rich but cannot buy contentment
5. What does Oedipus call the people of Thebes?
(a) the gods' children
(b) the gods' creations
(c) his creations
(d) his children
Short Answer Questions
1. Who does the priest ask to come as the people's savior?
2. Who does Teiresias say he was "wise enough" to?
3. What does Oedipus say he's been doing in his sorrow?
4. What does Oedipus say he has to fear from Laius' murderer?
5. At the end of the scene, what does Oedipus ask the people to stand up and take?
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