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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What reason does Teiresias give for not answering Oedipus' questions?
(a) He doesn't want to cause them both grief.
(b) He knows the truth, but the gods have told him not to say.
(c) He isn't sure about what he knows.
(d) He does not believe his own visions.

3. What does Oedipus call the people of Thebes?
(a) his children
(b) his creations
(c) the gods' creations
(d) the gods' children

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

5. Why does the priest say they've come to Oedipus?
(a) because he's a god to the town
(b) because he's got the power of wealth
(c) because he's the one they all blame
(d) because he's the first among men

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Oedipus ask Teiresias to do, after Teiresias says Oedipus is the murderer?

2. Who does Oedipus accuse Teiresias of being in league with?

3. How does Creon's face look as he approaches?

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

5. What does the chorus say about human prophets?

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