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

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

3. Why does Oedipus say his sorrow is greater than the townspeople?
(a) Oedipus is full of fear that he will be dethroned.
(b) Oedipus's heart is greater and therefore his sorrow is greater.
(c) Oedipus says his personal loss from the plague is worse than anyone else's.
(d) Oedipus has sorrow for himself, the city, and all the townspeople.

4. Does Oedipus say he's ever met Laius?
(a) No, Oedipus believes he's never met Laius.
(b) He says no, but he realizes he's met Laius many times.
(c) Yes, he says he met Laius once.
(d) Yes, he says he's med Laius many times.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the priest say that Oedipus will be king of, if he doesn't solve the town's problems?

2. Why does the priest tell the people that they can leave at the end of the scene?

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

4. Where has Oedipus sent Creon?

5. What does Creon say of the news he brings?

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