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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 say he's not punishing Teiresias?
(a) because of Teiresias's stature in the community
(b) because of Teiresias' age
(c) because clearly no one will believe Teiresias
(d) because he believes Teiresias is Creon's pawn

2. What does Creon say stopped the city from looking into the king's death?
(a) a storm that destroyed the town
(b) a plague on the crops
(c) trouble with the Sphinx
(d) a war with Corinth

3. What is Oedipus' initial attitude toward the crowd that has gathered?
(a) overjoyed and cheerful
(b) critical and derisive
(c) caring and helpful
(d) angry and annoyed

4. What does Oedipus first say to Creon as he approaches?
(a) He asks why Creon is so late.
(b) He asks who Creon has spoken to.
(c) He asks what message the gods sent.
(d) He asks why Creon looks so strange.

5. Why does the priest tell the people that they can leave at the end of the scene?
(a) He says Oedipus is not the one to help.
(b) He says the people will never get salvation.
(c) He says the people have been ignored in favor of Creon.
(d) He says the people have what they've come for.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What course of action does the chorus leader suggest Oedipus should take?

3. What does the priest call pestilence?

4. What does Oedipus ask Teiresias to do, after Teiresias says Oedipus is the murderer?

5. What does Oedipus say he has to fear from Laius' murderer?

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