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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What does Creon say about Laius' companions when he was killed?
(a) The king was alone.
(b) They all ran away.
(c) They were all killed.
(d) They were all killed but one, who ran away.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Where does Creon say the murderer of Lauis is?

(see the answer key)

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