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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 the priest say that Oedipus will be king of, if he doesn't solve the town's problems?
(a) a desert
(b) a mountain
(c) a forest
(d) an ocean

2. What does Oedipus decree that no citizen of Thebes shall do?
(a) pray to any god but Apollo until the murderer is found
(b) talk or gossip about the murder
(c) leave the town until the murderer is found
(d) shelter, talk, or consort with the murderer

3. What does Teiresias say about his own wisdom, after Oedipus questions him about Laius' murderer?
(a) It is fleeting and unreliable.
(b) It is misunderstood, even by himself.
(c) It is a blessing and a curse.
(d) It brings no benefits.

4. What does Oedipus say he's been doing in his sorrow?
(a) He's been offering sacrifices to all the gods.
(b) He's been paralyzed by the horror that's come on the town.
(c) He's been carefully questioning all the townspeople who could help.
(d) He's been thinking about possible paths to a solution.

5. What is Creon's relationship to Oedipus?
(a) no relation
(b) father-in-law
(c) brother-in-law
(d) brother

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Oedipus accuse Creon of?

2. Before he leaves, what does Oedipus say will happen?

3. What deal does Oedipus offer the murderer if he gives himself in?

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

5. Who does Teiresias accuse as the murderer?

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