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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does the priest suggest Oedipus listen to, in order to solve the town's problems?
(a) the gods or wise men
(b) the blind prophet
(c) the town elders
(d) Zeus's oracle

2. How has Teiresias' pronouncement made the chorus feel?
(a) sorrowful
(b) irritated
(c) angry
(d) fearful

3. What does Teiresias say makes him strong?
(a) the truth
(b) his powers
(c) the gods
(d) anger

4. 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) The king was alone.
(d) They were all killed.

5. What does Teiresias say about the murderer's eyesight?
(a) that he can see but will be blind
(b) that he can see but not the past
(c) that he can see but not himself
(d) that he can see but not the future

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the chorus leader rebuke both Oedipus and Teiresias for?

2. What is Oedipus' attitude toward Teiresias when he first speaks to the prophet?

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

4. Who does Oedipus say he's seeking vengeance for?

5. What does Teiresias say about the murderer's financial condition?

(see the answer key)

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