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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 Oedipus doesn't know?
(a) the family he's come from
(b) the power of prophecy
(c) the true wishes of the gods
(d) the name of the murderer

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

3. What reason does Teiresias give for not answering Oedipus' questions?
(a) He knows the truth, but the gods have told him not to say.
(b) He does not believe his own visions.
(c) He isn't sure about what he knows.
(d) He doesn't want to cause them both grief.

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

5. Who speaks for the people of Thebes as their leader?
(a) the prophet of Hera
(b) the oracle
(c) the priest of Zeus
(d) the parliamentary leader

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Oedipus ask Creon to speak in front of the townspeople?

2. What does Oedipus call the people of Thebes?

3. At the beginning of the play, where have the townspeople gathered?

4. What does the chorus say about human prophets?

5. Why does Oedipus say he's not punishing Teiresias?

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