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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Oedipus say he's not punishing Teiresias?
(a) because he believes Teiresias is Creon's pawn
(b) because of Teiresias' age
(c) because clearly no one will believe Teiresias
(d) because of Teiresias's stature in the community

2. Why does the priest say they've come to Oedipus?
(a) because he's the first among men
(b) because he's a god to the town
(c) because he's got the power of wealth
(d) because he's the one they all blame

3. What does Teiresias say about the murderer's financial condition?
(a) that he is rich but will be poor
(b) that he is rich with wealth but not love
(c) that he is rich but cannot buy contentment
(d) that he is rich but not in spirit

4. What does Teiresias say about the murderer's eyesight?
(a) that he can see but will be blind
(b) that he can see but not the future
(c) that he can see but not the past
(d) that he can see but not himself

5. Where does Creon say Laius was when he was killed?
(a) on the road to Delphi
(b) on the way to visit a nearby shepherd
(c) in the palace
(d) on an ocean voyage

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Oedipus feel linked to Laius?

2. What is Oedipus' attitude toward Teiresias when he first speaks to the prophet?

3. What does Oedipus decree that no citizen of Thebes shall do?

4. Who speaks for the people of Thebes as their leader?

5. Who leads Teiresias into Oedipus' presence?

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