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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Creon say the murderer of Lauis is?
(a) on the nearby mountain
(b) in Thebes
(c) hiding in the countryside
(d) in Corinth

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

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

4. What does the priest call pestilence?
(a) a fiery god
(b) a thundering beast
(c) a sinister snake
(d) a roaring lion

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the chorus leader rebuke both Oedipus and Teiresias for?

2. What does the chorus say about human prophets?

3. According to Creon, who does a witness say killed Laius?

4. Who does Teiresias say he serves?

5. Who does the priest ask to come as the people's savior?

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