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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 say has gathered?
(a) all the young and hearty townspeople
(b) townspeople from the very young to the very old
(c) everyone but those ill from disease
(d) all the sick and elderly townspeople

2. What does the chorus leader rebuke both Oedipus and Teiresias for?
(a) not talking with Jocasta
(b) not listening to each other and talking at cross purposes
(c) not talking with Creon
(d) being angry and quarrelling instead of finding the murderer

3. Does Oedipus say he's ever met Laius?
(a) He says no, but he realizes he's met Laius many times.
(b) Yes, he says he met Laius once.
(c) No, Oedipus believes he's never met Laius.
(d) Yes, he says he's med Laius many times.

4. What does the priest point out about Oedipus overcoming the Sphinx?
(a) Oedipus defeated the Sphinx only out of sheer luck.
(b) Oedipus was able to defeat the Sphinx because of his powerful arm and his connections to royalty.
(c) Oedipus used superior training to defeat the Sphinx, and no one else had the same benefits.
(d) Oedipus had no more knowledge or instruction than the townspeople, and yet was able to solve the riddle.

5. Who does Teiresias say he serves?
(a) Zeus
(b) Apollo
(c) Creon
(d) Oedipus

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Creon say about the god's call to avenge Laius' death now?

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

3. What does the chorus say about Oedipus' possible motive for killing Laius?

4. What does Creon say has caused the disasters to the town?

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

(see the answer key)

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