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

2. What is Oedipus' initial attitude toward the crowd that has gathered?
(a) critical and derisive
(b) angry and annoyed
(c) overjoyed and cheerful
(d) caring and helpful

3. What argument does Oedipus offer that Teiresias is not really a prophet?
(a) Teiresias's prophecies conflict with the oracle.
(b) Teiresias changes his prophesies from one day to the next.
(c) Teiresias is only faking blindness.
(d) Teiresias did not answer the Sphinx's riddle.

4. What does Oedipus say he's been doing in his sorrow?
(a) He's been carefully questioning all the townspeople who could help.
(b) He's been paralyzed by the horror that's come on the town.
(c) He's been thinking about possible paths to a solution.
(d) He's been offering sacrifices to all the gods.

5. Where does Creon say Laius was when he was killed?
(a) on an ocean voyage
(b) in the palace
(c) on the way to visit a nearby shepherd
(d) on the road to Delphi

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Creon say about the god's call to avenge Laius' death now?

2. What does the chorus say about Oedipus' possible motive for killing Laius?

3. Why does Oedipus say he's not punishing Teiresias?

4. What does Creon say has caused the disasters to the town?

5. What is Creon wearing on his head as he approaches the town?

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