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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 Teiresias accuse as the murderer?
(a) Oedipus
(b) Creon
(c) himself
(d) Jocasta

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

3. Why does the priest say they've come to Oedipus?
(a) because he's the first among men
(b) because he's the one they all blame
(c) because he's got the power of wealth
(d) because he's a god to the town

4. What does Oedipus ask of the citizens of Thebes?
(a) He orders them to gather together and stay in their houses.
(b) He orders them to reveal the murderer, if they know who he is.
(c) He orders them to go to the shrines and give offerings to the gods.
(d) He orders them to hold a great celebration in the town.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Creon say the murderer of Lauis is?

2. What is Oedipus' initial attitude toward the crowd that has gathered?

3. Who does Oedipus accuse Teiresias of being in league with?

4. How is the tale of Oedipus and the Sphinx treated in the town?

5. How has Teiresias' pronouncement made the chorus feel?

(see the answer key)

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