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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does the priest say has gathered?
(a) all the sick and elderly townspeople
(b) townspeople from the very young to the very old
(c) all the young and hearty townspeople
(d) everyone but those ill from disease

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

3. Who does the priest ask to come as the people's savior?
(a) Phoebus
(b) Oedipus
(c) Laius
(d) Creon

4. How does Creon's face look as he approaches?
(a) happy
(b) sad
(c) nonexpressive
(d) angry

5. What does Oedipus ask of the citizens of Thebes?
(a) He orders them to go to the shrines and give offerings to the gods.
(b) He orders them to hold a great celebration in the town.
(c) He orders them to reveal the murderer, if they know who he is.
(d) He orders them to gather together and stay in their houses.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Oedipus say the killers had to have?

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

3. Where has Oedipus sent Creon?

4. Who speaks for the people of Thebes as their leader?

5. What does Oedipus first say to Creon as he approaches?

(see the answer key)

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