Oedipus: Scene 2

At the start of Act II, Creon is very upset about the charges brought against him by Oedipus .  What does he feel is damaged by Oedipus' claim?

• his heart
• his face
• his reputation
• his wife''s reputation

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According to the Leader, why did Oedipus accuse Creon of conspiracy?

• He blurted out the accusation in anger
• The seer tricked Oedipus into the accusation 
• Oedipus was looking for someone to blame as he knows he is guilty
• Tiresias used the Jedi mind trick on him

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What does Oedipus say he wants to do to Creon?

• he wants to banish him
• he wants to reward him
• he wants him killed
• he wants him imprisoned for life

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What proof does Creon suggest that shows he doesn't want to wear the crown.

• He likes not having any money.
• He likes not being in the lime-light.
• He likes having all benefits without any of the responsibility.
• He likes being able to marry as he wishes.

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When Jocasta comes out of the palace, what role does she play?

• Peacekeeper and mother
• Judge and jury
• Wife and sister
• Executioner

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According to Jocasta what happened to her son at three days old?

• he was adopted
• he died in an accident
• he was killed
• he was abandoned

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Why is Oedipus suddenly nervous regarding his guilt when Jocasta tells her tale?

• He killed a man at that same crossroad 
• Creon was seen leaving the city the day Lauis was killed
• Oedipus believes that even Jocasta is now plotting against him
• Teiresias prophesied that Oedipus would be blind

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Why does Oedipus want to meet the sole survivor of the attack on Laius? 

• He thinks the man killed Laius
• He thinks he was working with the killer
• He thinks he may have seen Oedipus kill Laius
• He wants to see if they are brothers

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In some translations, Oedipus says, "You've a wicked way with words, Creon". Which sound device is being used?

• onomatopoeia

• alliteration

• rhyme

• consonance

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The chorus says, "You found Thebes laboring in a sea of trouble, you righted her and set her on a fair course. All I wish now is that you should guide us as well as you did then!" What literary element is being used?

• simile

• metaphor

• hyperbole

• paradox

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