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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 priest suggest Oedipus listen to, in order to solve the town's problems?
(a) Zeus's oracle
(b) the town elders
(c) the gods or wise men
(d) the blind prophet

2. What is Oedipus' attitude toward Teiresias when he first speaks to the prophet?
(a) angry and ironic
(b) defensive and annoyed
(c) deferential and complimentary
(d) derisive and snide

3. What does the priest call pestilence?
(a) a roaring lion
(b) a sinister snake
(c) a fiery god
(d) a thundering beast

4. What does Oedipus wish for himself, if he unknowingly hosted the murderer at his home?
(a) eternal damnation
(b) a life of solitude and sobriety
(c) all the bad things he wished upon the murderer
(d) to be ripped from his land and family

5. How does Creon's face look as he approaches?
(a) sad
(b) angry
(c) nonexpressive
(d) happy

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Teiresias say makes him strong?

2. Before Teiresias leaves, what does he say about the murderer's nationality?

3. What does Teiresias say about the murderer's eyesight?

4. What does the chorus leader rebuke both Oedipus and Teiresias for?

5. Why does Oedipus ask Creon to speak in front of the townspeople?

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