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

2. What does Oedipus say he has to fear from Laius' murderer?
(a) The murderer may seek revenge on Oedipus for trying to find him.
(b) The murderer may want to kill the queen, Laius's wife.
(c) The murderer may want to kill the new king, too.
(d) The murderer may flee quietly and leave the town to suffer the gods' wrath.

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

4. What does Creon say about the god's call to avenge Laius' death now?
(a) He says the gods have asked the impossible.
(b) He says it will be an easy task.
(c) He says it is fitting.
(d) He says it is too late for revenge.

5. Where has Oedipus sent Creon?
(a) to Apollo's shrine
(b) to wander the wilderness
(c) to Zeus's oracle
(d) to the kingdom of Corinth

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Oedipus' initial attitude toward the crowd that has gathered?

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

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

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

5. Who does the priest say has gathered?

(see the answer key)

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