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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 will turn out to be a native Theban
(b) that he is an Athenian
(c) that he comes from no nation
(d) that he is a Corinthian

2. Who does the priest suggest Oedipus listen to, in order to solve the town's problems?
(a) Zeus's oracle
(b) the blind prophet
(c) the gods or wise men
(d) the town elders

3. What does Teiresias say about his own wisdom, after Oedipus questions him about Laius' murderer?
(a) It is a blessing and a curse.
(b) It brings no benefits.
(c) It is misunderstood, even by himself.
(d) It is fleeting and unreliable.

4. What does the chorus say about human prophets?
(a) Human prophets have human motivations.
(b) Human prophets are the same as the gods and priests.
(c) Human prophets are always wrong.
(d) It's impossible to tell if human prophets have real knowledge beyond the everyday.

5. Before he leaves, what does Oedipus say will happen?
(a) The whole town, and Oedipus himself, will definitely be ruined.
(b) The gods will decide the outcome, and the murderer's fate is in their hands.
(c) Either the murderer will be caught and punished, or else they will all be ruined.
(d) The murderer will definitely be caught and punished.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the priest say that Oedipus will be king of, if he doesn't solve the town's problems?

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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