Oedipus the King | Multiple Choice Test Questions

Multiple Choice Questions

This section contains 180 multiple choice questions about Oedipus the King. Multiple choice questions test a student's recall and understanding of the text. Use these questions for chapter quizzes, homework assignments or tests. Jump to the quiz/homework section for the multiple choice worksheets.

Multiple Choice - Scene 1

1. At the beginning of the play, where have the townspeople gathered?
a) at the oracle
b) in front of the palace
c) in the forest
d) in a shrine

2. What does Oedipus call the people of Thebes?
a) the gods' children
b) the gods' creations
c) his children
d) his creations

3. What is Oedipus' initial attitude toward the crowd that has gathered?
a) angry and annoyed
b) overjoyed and cheerful
c) critical and derisive
d) caring and helpful

4. Who speaks for the people of Thebes as their leader?
a) the parliamentary leader
b) the prophet of...
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