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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. 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's med Laius many times.
(c) No, Oedipus believes he's never met Laius.
(d) Yes, he says he met Laius once.

4. Who does the priest ask to come as the people's savior?
(a) Laius
(b) Phoebus
(c) Creon
(d) Oedipus

5. Who does Teiresias accuse as the murderer?
(a) Oedipus
(b) himself
(c) Creon
(d) Jocasta

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Teiresias answer when Oedipus asks the identity of his father?

2. What does Creon say of the news he brings?

3. Who does the priest say has gathered?

4. What reason does Teiresias give for not answering Oedipus' questions?

5. How does Teiresias respond when Oedipus says the prophet speaks in riddles?

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