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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who leads Teiresias into Oedipus' presence?
(a) Creon
(b) Jocasta
(c) a small boy
(d) the chorus leader

2. Why does Oedipus ask Creon to speak in front of the townspeople?
(a) Oedipus wants to show the townspeople he's not afraid.
(b) Oedipus wants the townspeople to become used to Creon's voice.
(c) Oedipus wants to show Creon that he's not afraid.
(d) Oedipus feels more for the townspeople than for his own life.

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

4. What does Oedipus say about the fact that Laius' death wasn't looked into before?
(a) Oedipus says that the town knew it was bringing tragedy upon itself.
(b) Oedipus says he understands that the town had other problems.
(c) Oedipus says that the town is actively covering up the murder.
(d) Oedipus says the town should have looked into the murder.

5. What does the chorus say about human prophets?
(a) It's impossible to tell if human prophets have real knowledge beyond the everyday.
(b) Human prophets are the same as the gods and priests.
(c) Human prophets are always wrong.
(d) Human prophets have human motivations.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Creon, who does a witness say killed Laius?

2. What does the chorus leader think of Oedipus' curses on the murderer?

3. What is Creon wearing on his head as he approaches the town?

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

5. What does Teiresias say about the murderer's financial condition?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the attitude of the townspeople when they speak to Oedipus?

2. What reason does Teiresias give for coming to see Oedipus?

3. What rumor does the chorus leader remind Oedipus of?

4. What troubles have affected the people of Thebes?

5. What does Oedipus accuse Teiresias of, that finally forces the prophet's tongue?

6. What does the priest appeal to in asking Oedipus to save the city?

7. Why are the people of Thebes reluctant to think Oedipus guilty of a crime?

8. Why doesn't Creon immediately tell Oedipus his news?

9. How does Oedipus respond to the townspeople's pleas for help?

10. What is Teiresias referring to when he says Oedipus and his children will be "equals"?

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