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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where has Oedipus sent Creon?
(a) to the kingdom of Corinth
(b) to Zeus's oracle
(c) to wander the wilderness
(d) to Apollo's shrine

2. Who does the priest ask to come as the people's savior?
(a) Phoebus
(b) Creon
(c) Laius
(d) Oedipus

3. What does Teiresias answer when Oedipus asks the identity of his father?
(a) That Oedipus has two fathers.
(b) That it will be revealed today and destroy Oedipus.
(c) That Oedipus will be better off not knowing.
(d) That Oedipus truly knows who his father is.

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

5. What does the chorus leader think of Oedipus' curses on the murderer?
(a) that the murderer will ignore them
(b) that the murderer will make fun of them
(c) that the murderer will take them seriously
(d) that the murderer will laugh at them

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Oedipus decree that no citizen of Thebes shall do?

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

4. What does the priest point out about Oedipus overcoming the Sphinx?

5. What does Oedipus accuse Creon of?

(see the answer key)

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