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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Oedipus accuse Creon of?
(a) setting the Sphinx upon Thebes
(b) killing Laius and causing the plagues
(c) wanting to marry Jocasta himself
(d) trying to overthrow him for the sake of power and riches

2. How does Teiresias respond when Oedipus says the prophet speaks in riddles?
(a) that life is a riddle
(b) that the truth is as complex as a riddle
(c) that Oedipus will wish this riddle were never solved
(d) that Oedipus is good at solving riddles

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

4. Who does the priest ask to come as the people's savior?
(a) Creon
(b) Laius
(c) Phoebus
(d) Oedipus

5. Who speaks for the people of Thebes as their leader?
(a) the oracle
(b) the prophet of Hera
(c) the parliamentary leader
(d) the priest of Zeus

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Oedipus react to Teiresias' unwillingness to speak?

2. Who does Teiresias accuse as the murderer?

3. How does Creon's face look as he approaches?

4. What does Creon say of the news he brings?

5. What does Teiresias say makes him strong?

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