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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Oedipus ask Teiresias to do, after Teiresias says Oedipus is the murderer?
(a) fight him
(b) fall on his knees and pray
(c) repeat what he's said
(d) leave Thebes immediately

3. What does Oedipus accuse Creon of?
(a) killing Laius and causing the plagues
(b) trying to overthrow him for the sake of power and riches
(c) wanting to marry Jocasta himself
(d) setting the Sphinx upon Thebes

4. Who does Teiresias say he was "wise enough" to?
(a) Apollo
(b) the gods
(c) Creon
(d) Oedipus' parents

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the priest call pestilence?

3. What does Teiresias believe about future events?

4. What does Oedipus first say to Creon as he approaches?

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

(see the answer key)

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