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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Does Oedipus say he's ever met Laius?
(a) He says no, but he realizes he's met Laius many times.
(b) Yes, he says he met Laius once.
(c) Yes, he says he's med Laius many times.
(d) No, Oedipus believes he's never met Laius.

2. Who does the chorus leader say should reveal the murderer?
(a) Creon
(b) Oedipus
(c) Apollo
(d) Laius

3. Who leads Teiresias into Oedipus' presence?
(a) Creon
(b) the chorus leader
(c) a small boy
(d) Jocasta

4. What does the chorus say about Oedipus' possible motive for killing Laius?
(a) The chorus thinks Oedipus may have been angry.
(b) The chorus thinks Oedipus may have desired the throne.
(c) The chorus remembers rumors of a quarrel between the two houses.
(d) The chorus knows of no quarrel between the two houses.

5. What does Oedipus decree that no citizen of Thebes shall do?
(a) leave the town until the murderer is found
(b) pray to any god but Apollo until the murderer is found
(c) shelter, talk, or consort with the murderer
(d) talk or gossip about the murder

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are the townspeople who are not gathered to speak with Oedipus?

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

3. Who does Oedipus accuse Teiresias of being in league with?

4. Why does the priest say they've come to Oedipus?

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

(see the answer key)

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