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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 first say to Creon as he approaches?
(a) He asks what message the gods sent.
(b) He asks who Creon has spoken to.
(c) He asks why Creon looks so strange.
(d) He asks why Creon is so late.
2. What is Creon's relationship to Oedipus?
(a) brother-in-law
(b) father-in-law
(c) brother
(d) no relation
3. Before he leaves, what does Oedipus say will happen?
(a) The murderer will definitely be caught and punished.
(b) The whole town, and Oedipus himself, will definitely be ruined.
(c) Either the murderer will be caught and punished, or else they will all be ruined.
(d) The gods will decide the outcome, and the murderer's fate is in their hands.
4. Does Oedipus say he's ever met Laius?
(a) Yes, he says he met Laius once.
(b) He says no, but he realizes he's met Laius many times.
(c) No, Oedipus believes he's never met Laius.
(d) Yes, he says he's med Laius many times.
5. Where has Oedipus sent Creon?
(a) to Apollo's shrine
(b) to the kingdom of Corinth
(c) to Zeus's oracle
(d) to wander the wilderness
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Oedipus say the killers had to have?
2. What does the priest point out about Oedipus overcoming the Sphinx?
3. Why does the priest say they've come to Oedipus?
4. At the beginning of the play, where have the townspeople gathered?
5. Who does Oedipus say he's seeking vengeance for?
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