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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 clearly no one will believe Teiresias
(c) because of Teiresias's stature in the community
(d) because of Teiresias' age

2. Before Teiresias leaves, what does he say about the murderer's nationality?
(a) that he comes from no nation
(b) that he is a Corinthian
(c) that he will turn out to be a native Theban
(d) that he is an Athenian

3. What does Oedipus first say to Creon as he approaches?
(a) He asks why Creon is so late.
(b) He asks who Creon has spoken to.
(c) He asks what message the gods sent.
(d) He asks why Creon looks so strange.

4. What does Oedipus wish for himself, if he unknowingly hosted the murderer at his home?
(a) a life of solitude and sobriety
(b) eternal damnation
(c) all the bad things he wished upon the murderer
(d) to be ripped from his land and family

5. At the beginning of the play, where have the townspeople gathered?
(a) at the oracle
(b) in the forest
(c) in front of the palace
(d) in a shrine

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Teiresias say about the murderer's eyesight?

3. What does the chorus leader rebuke both Oedipus and Teiresias for?

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

5. Why does Oedipus say his sorrow is greater than the townspeople?

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