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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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 was able to defeat the Sphinx because of his powerful arm and his connections to royalty.
(c) Oedipus defeated the Sphinx only out of sheer luck.
(d) Oedipus had no more knowledge or instruction than the townspeople, and yet was able to solve the riddle.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Oedipus say he has to fear from Laius' murderer?

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

4. Who does the priest say has gathered?

5. Who does the priest ask to come as the people's savior?

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