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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does the chorus think it's time for the murderer to flee?
(a) Zeus' son, Apollo, is against him.
(b) The ire of the city is rising against him.
(c) Oedipus is against him.
(d) Teiresias will eventually name him.

3. How does Creon's face look as he approaches?
(a) angry
(b) nonexpressive
(c) sad
(d) happy

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Oedipus' initial attitude toward the crowd that has gathered?

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

3. Does Oedipus say he's ever met Laius?

4. What does the chorus leader think of Oedipus' curses on the murderer?

5. What course of action does the chorus leader suggest Oedipus should take?

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