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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Teiresias respond when Oedipus says the prophet speaks in riddles?
(a) that Oedipus will wish this riddle were never solved
(b) that life is a riddle
(c) that the truth is as complex as a riddle
(d) that Oedipus is good at solving riddles

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

4. What does Teiresias answer when Oedipus asks the identity of his father?
(a) That Oedipus truly knows who his father is.
(b) That Oedipus will be better off not knowing.
(c) That it will be revealed today and destroy Oedipus.
(d) That Oedipus has two fathers.

5. Who leads Teiresias into Oedipus' presence?
(a) the chorus leader
(b) Jocasta
(c) Creon
(d) a small boy

Short Answer Questions

1. Before he leaves, what does Oedipus say will happen?

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

3. What does the priest point out about Oedipus overcoming the Sphinx?

4. What does Oedipus say he's been doing in his sorrow?

5. What does Oedipus accuse Creon of?

(see the answer key)

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