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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 point out about Oedipus overcoming the Sphinx?
(a) Oedipus defeated the Sphinx only out of sheer luck.
(b) Oedipus had no more knowledge or instruction than the townspeople, and yet was able to solve the riddle.
(c) Oedipus was able to defeat the Sphinx because of his powerful arm and his connections to royalty.
(d) Oedipus used superior training to defeat the Sphinx, and no one else had the same benefits.

2. Where does Creon say the murderer of Lauis is?
(a) hiding in the countryside
(b) in Corinth
(c) on the nearby mountain
(d) in Thebes

3. What does Creon say stopped the city from looking into the king's death?
(a) trouble with the Sphinx
(b) a war with Corinth
(c) a plague on the crops
(d) a storm that destroyed the town

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

5. What does Oedipus say the killers had to have?
(a) financial help from Thebes
(b) a dictate from a god
(c) a promise of reward from Corinth
(d) a dictate from a prophet

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the priest say they've come to Oedipus?

2. Does Oedipus say he's ever met Laius?

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

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

5. How is the tale of Oedipus and the Sphinx treated in the town?

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