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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is the tale of Oedipus and the Sphinx treated in the town?
(a) People have already forgotten what Oedipus has done for them.
(b) People only remember the story in times of trouble.
(c) People still tell the story of Oedipus and the Sphinx.
(d) Oedipus constantly forces the town to hear the story again.

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

3. What is Creon's relationship to Oedipus?
(a) brother
(b) brother-in-law
(c) father-in-law
(d) no relation

4. Why does the priest say they've come to Oedipus?
(a) because he's the first among men
(b) because he's a god to the town
(c) because he's got the power of wealth
(d) because he's the one they all blame

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does the priest point out about Oedipus overcoming the Sphinx?

4. Who does the priest suggest Oedipus listen to, in order to solve the town's problems?

5. What does the priest call pestilence?

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