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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 Oedipus first say to Creon as he approaches?
(a) He asks why Creon looks so strange.
(b) He asks who Creon has spoken to.
(c) He asks why Creon is so late.
(d) He asks what message the gods sent.

2. Who does Oedipus say he's seeking vengeance for?
(a) the land and the god Apollo
(b) the gods and the prophets
(c) Creon and Jocasta
(d) himself and the people of Thebes

3. Why does Oedipus ask Creon to speak in front of the townspeople?
(a) Oedipus wants to show Creon that he's not afraid.
(b) Oedipus feels more for the townspeople than for his own life.
(c) Oedipus wants to show the townspeople he's not afraid.
(d) Oedipus wants the townspeople to become used to Creon's voice.

4. What does the priest say that Oedipus will be king of, if he doesn't solve the town's problems?
(a) a forest
(b) a desert
(c) a mountain
(d) an ocean

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Creon say stopped the city from looking into the king's death?

2. Who does the priest say has gathered?

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

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

5. At the beginning of the play, where have the townspeople gathered?

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