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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 say he's been doing in his sorrow?
(a) He's been offering sacrifices to all the gods.
(b) He's been carefully questioning all the townspeople who could help.
(c) He's been paralyzed by the horror that's come on the town.
(d) He's been thinking about possible paths to a solution.

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

3. At the end of the scene, what does Oedipus ask the people to stand up and take?
(a) pity on him in his misery
(b) their suppliant branches
(c) the news to the outlying farms
(d) arms

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

5. How does Creon's face look as he approaches?
(a) sad
(b) nonexpressive
(c) angry
(d) happy

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Creon say stopped the city from looking into the king's death?

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

4. What does Oedipus call the people of Thebes?

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

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