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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Oedipus feel linked to Laius?
(a) He feels bound to Laius by the Sphinx's riddle.
(b) He is now married to Laius' wife.
(c) He feels drawn to the memory of Laius.
(d) He says the prophets have linked him to Laius.

2. Who does Oedipus say he's seeking vengeance for?
(a) the land and the god Apollo
(b) Creon and Jocasta
(c) the gods and the prophets
(d) himself and the people of Thebes

3. What does Creon say has caused the disasters to the town?
(a) a fight between protecting gods
(b) an unavenged murder
(c) an unfulfilled prophecy
(d) a slight to the gods

4. Who does Oedipus accuse Teiresias of being in league with?
(a) the oracle
(b) Creon
(c) Jocasta
(d) Apollo

5. At the end of the scene, what does Oedipus ask the people to stand up and take?
(a) pity on him in his misery
(b) the news to the outlying farms
(c) their suppliant branches
(d) arms

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Teiresias say he serves?

2. What does Oedipus first say to Creon as he approaches?

3. What does Oedipus decree that no citizen of Thebes shall do?

4. Why does Oedipus say his sorrow is greater than the townspeople?

5. What is Creon wearing on his head as he approaches the town?

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