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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. At the end of the scene, what does Oedipus ask the people to stand up and take?
(a) their suppliant branches
(b) pity on him in his misery
(c) arms
(d) the news to the outlying farms

3. What does Oedipus say he has to fear from Laius' murderer?
(a) The murderer may want to kill the queen, Laius's wife.
(b) The murderer may want to kill the new king, too.
(c) The murderer may seek revenge on Oedipus for trying to find him.
(d) The murderer may flee quietly and leave the town to suffer the gods' wrath.

4. What does Creon say about the god's call to avenge Laius' death now?
(a) He says it will be an easy task.
(b) He says it is fitting.
(c) He says the gods have asked the impossible.
(d) He says it is too late for revenge.

5. Why does the priest say they've come to Oedipus?
(a) because he's the first among men
(b) because he's got the power of wealth
(c) because he's the one they all blame
(d) because he's a god to the town

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Creon say has caused the disasters to the town?

2. Who does the priest ask to come as the people's savior?

3. What is Oedipus' initial attitude toward the crowd that has gathered?

4. Where has Oedipus sent Creon?

5. What does Oedipus call the people of Thebes?

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