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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 Teiresias say Oedipus doesn't know?
(a) the true wishes of the gods
(b) the power of prophecy
(c) the name of the murderer
(d) the family he's come from

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

3. How does Oedipus react to Teiresias' unwillingness to speak?
(a) with fear
(b) jokingly
(c) angrily
(d) with sorrow

4. What does Creon say about Laius' companions when he was killed?
(a) They were all killed.
(b) They were all killed but one, who ran away.
(c) They all ran away.
(d) The king was alone.

5. What does Teiresias say makes him strong?
(a) his powers
(b) anger
(c) the gods
(d) the truth

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Oedipus' attitude toward Teiresias when he first speaks to the prophet?

2. How does Teiresias respond when Oedipus says the prophet speaks in riddles?

3. What does Teiresias believe about future events?

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

5. Why does Oedipus feel linked to Laius?

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