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

2. 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) an ocean
(d) a mountain

3. What does Creon say of the news he brings?
(a) It's hard to interpret if it's good or bad.
(b) It's good news.
(c) It's both good and bad news.
(d) It's bad news.

4. Where are the townspeople who are not gathered to speak with Oedipus?
(a) in their graves
(b) at home, caring for the sick
(c) in the fields, trying to cure the diseases
(d) at the gods' shrines asking for help

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Oedipus say his sorrow is greater than the townspeople?

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

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

4. How does Creon's face look as he approaches?

5. Where does Creon say Laius was when he was killed?

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