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

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

3. What does Oedipus say the killers had to have?
(a) financial help from Thebes
(b) a dictate from a prophet
(c) a promise of reward from Corinth
(d) a dictate from a god

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Before he leaves, what does Oedipus say will happen?

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

3. Who does Oedipus say he's seeking vengeance for?

4. Why does the priest tell the people that they can leave at the end of the scene?

5. Why does Oedipus say his sorrow is greater than the townspeople?

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