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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) Oedipus
(b) Laius
(c) Creon
(d) Phoebus

2. Where does Creon say the murderer of Lauis is?
(a) in Corinth
(b) on the nearby mountain
(c) hiding in the countryside
(d) in Thebes

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

4. At the beginning of the play, where have the townspeople gathered?
(a) in front of the palace
(b) in a shrine
(c) at the oracle
(d) in the forest

5. Where does Creon say Laius was when he was killed?
(a) in the palace
(b) on an ocean voyage
(c) on the road to Delphi
(d) on the way to visit a nearby shepherd

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Oedipus say he's been doing in his sorrow?

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

3. At the end of the scene, what does Oedipus ask the people to stand up and take?

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

5. Who does the priest say has gathered?

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