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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 Oedipus decree that no citizen of Thebes shall do?
(a) leave the town until the murderer is found
(b) shelter, talk, or consort with the murderer
(c) talk or gossip about the murder
(d) pray to any god but Apollo until the murderer is found

2. What is Creon wearing on his head as he approaches the town?
(a) a crown
(b) a hood
(c) a laurel wreath
(d) a chain of daisies

3. According to Creon, who does a witness say killed Laius?
(a) a lone traveller
(b) a gang of robbers
(c) a band of soldiers
(d) a man with the power of a god

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

5. What is Oedipus' attitude toward Teiresias when he first speaks to the prophet?
(a) derisive and snide
(b) deferential and complimentary
(c) angry and ironic
(d) defensive and annoyed

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Teiresias say Oedipus doesn't know?

2. How does Oedipus react to Teiresias' unwillingness to speak?

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

4. Who does the priest ask to come as the people's savior?

5. Who does Teiresias say he serves?

(see the answer key)

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