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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 the chorus think it's time for the murderer to flee?
(a) Oedipus is against him.
(b) Teiresias will eventually name him.
(c) The ire of the city is rising against him.
(d) Zeus' son, Apollo, is against him.

2. Before Teiresias leaves, what does he say about the murderer's nationality?
(a) that he is a Corinthian
(b) that he is an Athenian
(c) that he will turn out to be a native Theban
(d) that he comes from no nation

3. According to Creon, who does a witness say killed Laius?
(a) a man with the power of a god
(b) a lone traveller
(c) a band of soldiers
(d) a gang of robbers

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

5. What does Oedipus say about the fact that Laius' death wasn't looked into before?
(a) Oedipus says he understands that the town had other problems.
(b) Oedipus says that the town knew it was bringing tragedy upon itself.
(c) Oedipus says the town should have looked into the murder.
(d) Oedipus says that the town is actively covering up the murder.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the tale of Oedipus and the Sphinx treated in the town?

2. How does Creon's face look as he approaches?

3. How does Oedipus react to Teiresias' unwillingness to speak?

4. What does Creon say stopped the city from looking into the king's death?

5. Why does Oedipus ask Creon to speak in front of the townspeople?

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