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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does the chorus leader say should reveal the murderer?
(a) Oedipus
(b) Laius
(c) Creon
(d) Apollo

2. Why does the priest say they've come to Oedipus?
(a) because he's the one they all blame
(b) because he's got the power of wealth
(c) because he's a god to the town
(d) because he's the first among men

3. Who does Teiresias say he serves?
(a) Apollo
(b) Creon
(c) Oedipus
(d) Zeus

4. Who leads Teiresias into Oedipus' presence?
(a) Creon
(b) a small boy
(c) the chorus leader
(d) Jocasta

5. What does Creon say stopped the city from looking into the king's death?
(a) a plague on the crops
(b) a storm that destroyed the town
(c) a war with Corinth
(d) trouble with the Sphinx

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Oedipus say his sorrow is greater than the townspeople?

2. What is Creon's relationship to Oedipus?

3. What reason does Teiresias give for not answering Oedipus' questions?

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

5. Who does Teiresias say he was "wise enough" to?

(see the answer key)

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