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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Creon say has caused the disasters to the town?
(a) a fight between protecting gods
(b) an unavenged murder
(c) an unfulfilled prophecy
(d) a slight to the gods

5. Does Oedipus say he's ever met Laius?
(a) Yes, he says he's med Laius many times.
(b) No, Oedipus believes he's never met Laius.
(c) He says no, but he realizes he's met Laius many times.
(d) Yes, he says he met Laius once.

Short Answer Questions

1. Before he leaves, what does Oedipus say will happen?

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

3. Where are the townspeople who are not gathered to speak with Oedipus?

4. What does Oedipus call the people of Thebes?

5. At the end of the scene, what does Oedipus ask the people to stand up and take?

(see the answer key)

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