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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does the chorus leader think of Oedipus' curses on the murderer?
(a) that the murderer will ignore them
(b) that the murderer will take them seriously
(c) that the murderer will make fun of them
(d) that the murderer will laugh at them

3. Where are the townspeople who are not gathered to speak with Oedipus?
(a) in their graves
(b) at home, caring for the sick
(c) in the fields, trying to cure the diseases
(d) at the gods' shrines asking for help

4. What reason does Teiresias give for not answering Oedipus' questions?
(a) He isn't sure about what he knows.
(b) He knows the truth, but the gods have told him not to say.
(c) He does not believe his own visions.
(d) He doesn't want to cause them both grief.

5. What course of action does the chorus leader suggest Oedipus should take?
(a) consult the prophet Teiresias
(b) send another emissary to Delphi
(c) look inside his own palace
(d) search every house in the city

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Oedipus say he's seeking vengeance for?

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

3. What is Oedipus' initial attitude toward the crowd that has gathered?

4. What deal does Oedipus offer the murderer if he gives himself in?

5. What does Oedipus say he has to fear from Laius' murderer?

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