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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is the tale of Oedipus and the Sphinx treated in the town?
(a) Oedipus constantly forces the town to hear the story again.
(b) People only remember the story in times of trouble.
(c) People still tell the story of Oedipus and the Sphinx.
(d) People have already forgotten what Oedipus has done for them.

2. What does Oedipus say he has to fear from Laius' murderer?
(a) The murderer may seek revenge on Oedipus for trying to find him.
(b) The murderer may flee quietly and leave the town to suffer the gods' wrath.
(c) The murderer may want to kill the queen, Laius's wife.
(d) The murderer may want to kill the new king, too.

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

4. Where does Creon say Laius was when he was killed?
(a) on an ocean voyage
(b) on the road to Delphi
(c) in the palace
(d) on the way to visit a nearby shepherd

5. Who does Teiresias accuse as the murderer?
(a) Oedipus
(b) Jocasta
(c) himself
(d) Creon

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Oedipus wish for himself, if he unknowingly hosted the murderer at his home?

2. At the end of the scene, what does Oedipus ask the people to stand up and take?

3. What does Teiresias believe about future events?

4. What is Creon's relationship to Oedipus?

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

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