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

2. What does Creon say stopped the city from looking into the king's death?
(a) a storm that destroyed the town
(b) a plague on the crops
(c) trouble with the Sphinx
(d) a war with Corinth

3. Why does the priest tell the people that they can leave at the end of the scene?
(a) He says Oedipus is not the one to help.
(b) He says the people have what they've come for.
(c) He says the people have been ignored in favor of Creon.
(d) He says the people will never get salvation.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who does the priest say has gathered?

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

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

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