2. Why does Oedipus feel linked to Laius?
(a) He feels bound to Laius by the Sphinx's riddle.
(b) He feels drawn to the memory of Laius.
(c) He is now married to Laius' wife.
(d) He says the prophets have linked him to Laius.

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

4. What is Creon's relationship to Oedipus?
(a) no relation
(b) brother-in-law
(c) brother
(d) father-in-law

5. What does Oedipus ask of the citizens of Thebes?
(a) He orders them to hold a great celebration in the town.
(b) He orders them to go to the shrines and give offerings to the gods.
(c) He orders them to gather together and stay in their houses.
(d) He orders them to reveal the murderer, if they know who he is.

6. What does Oedipus first say to Creon as he approaches?
(a) He asks who Creon has spoken to.
(b) He asks why Creon is so late.
(c) He asks what message the gods sent.
(d) He asks why Creon looks so strange.

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

8. What does Oedipus call the people of Thebes?
(a) the gods' children
(b) the gods' creations
(c) his children
(d) his creations

9. How has Teiresias' pronouncement made the chorus feel?
(a) irritated
(b) sorrowful
(c) fearful
(d) angry

10. What does Teiresias say about the murderer's financial condition?
(a) that he is rich but not in spirit
(b) that he is rich but cannot buy contentment
(c) that he is rich but will be poor
(d) that he is rich with wealth but not love

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

12. At the beginning of the play, where have the townspeople gathered?
(a) in the forest
(b) at the oracle
(c) in front of the palace
(d) in a shrine

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

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

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