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

2. Why does Oedipus say his sorrow is greater than the townspeople?
(a) Oedipus's heart is greater and therefore his sorrow is greater.
(b) Oedipus has sorrow for himself, the city, and all the townspeople.
(c) Oedipus is full of fear that he will be dethroned.
(d) Oedipus says his personal loss from the plague is worse than anyone else's.

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

4. What does Oedipus say he has to fear from Laius' murderer?
(a) The murderer may want to kill the queen, Laius's wife.
(b) The murderer may flee quietly and leave the town to suffer the gods' wrath.
(c) The murderer may want to kill the new king, too.
(d) The murderer may seek revenge on Oedipus for trying to find him.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Oedipus say the killers had to have?

3. According to Creon, who does a witness say killed Laius?

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

5. Who does Teiresias say he serves?

(see the answer key)

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