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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) Apollo
(b) Laius
(c) Creon
(d) Oedipus

2. Why does Oedipus say his sorrow is greater than the townspeople?
(a) Oedipus is full of fear that he will be dethroned.
(b) Oedipus says his personal loss from the plague is worse than anyone else's.
(c) Oedipus's heart is greater and therefore his sorrow is greater.
(d) Oedipus has sorrow for himself, the city, and all the townspeople.

3. What does Creon say about the god's call to avenge Laius' death now?
(a) He says it is too late for revenge.
(b) He says it will be an easy task.
(c) He says it is fitting.
(d) He says the gods have asked the impossible.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Oedipus first say to Creon as he approaches?

2. What does Oedipus accuse Creon of?

3. What does Creon say about Laius' companions when he was killed?

4. Why does the priest say they've come to Oedipus?

5. What does the priest say that Oedipus will be king of, if he doesn't solve the town's problems?

(see the answer key)

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