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

2. What does Oedipus say about the fact that Laius' death wasn't looked into before?
(a) Oedipus says that the town is actively covering up the murder.
(b) Oedipus says that the town knew it was bringing tragedy upon itself.
(c) Oedipus says the town should have looked into the murder.
(d) Oedipus says he understands that the town had other problems.

3. What does Teiresias believe about future events?
(a) They are for the best.
(b) He cannot change them.
(c) They can be stopped by his silence.
(d) They can be stopped but only by Oedipus.

4. 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.

5. What deal does Oedipus offer the murderer if he gives himself in?
(a) Oedipus offers to banish the murderer instead of killing him.
(b) Oedipus offers to limit the murderer's banishment.
(c) Oedipus offers the murderer a place in Corinth in exchange for banishment from Thebes.
(d) Oedipus offers the murderer his choice of death or banishment.