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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 say has gathered?
(a) all the young and hearty townspeople
(b) everyone but those ill from disease
(c) townspeople from the very young to the very old
(d) all the sick and elderly townspeople

2. 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 Creon that he's not afraid.
(c) Oedipus wants the townspeople to become used to Creon's voice.
(d) Oedipus wants to show the townspeople he's not afraid.

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

4. What does Creon say has caused the disasters to the town?
(a) an unavenged murder
(b) a fight between protecting gods
(c) an unfulfilled prophecy
(d) a slight to the gods

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where are the townspeople who are not gathered to speak with Oedipus?

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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