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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is the tale of Oedipus and the Sphinx treated in the town?
(a) People have already forgotten what Oedipus has done for them.
(b) People still tell the story of Oedipus and the Sphinx.
(c) People only remember the story in times of trouble.
(d) Oedipus constantly forces the town to hear the story again.

2. What course of action does the chorus leader suggest Oedipus should take?
(a) look inside his own palace
(b) send another emissary to Delphi
(c) consult the prophet Teiresias
(d) search every house in the city

3. What is Creon's relationship to Oedipus?
(a) brother-in-law
(b) brother
(c) no relation
(d) father-in-law

4. Where has Oedipus sent Creon?
(a) to Apollo's shrine
(b) to Zeus's oracle
(c) to the kingdom of Corinth
(d) to wander the wilderness

5. What does Creon say about Laius' companions when he was killed?
(a) They were all killed but one, who ran away.
(b) They all ran away.
(c) They were all killed.
(d) The king was alone.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who speaks for the people of Thebes as their leader?

2. Where are the townspeople who are not gathered to speak with Oedipus?

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

4. Who does the priest say has gathered?

5. What does Creon say stopped the city from looking into the king's death?

(see the answer key)

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