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

2. Who does the priest suggest Oedipus listen to, in order to solve the town's problems?
(a) the gods or wise men
(b) the town elders
(c) the blind prophet
(d) Zeus's oracle

3. What does Oedipus say he has to fear from Laius' murderer?
(a) The murderer may want to kill the queen, Laius's wife.
(b) The murderer may want to kill the new king, too.
(c) The murderer may flee quietly and leave the town to suffer the gods' wrath.
(d) The murderer may seek revenge on Oedipus for trying to find him.

4. What does Creon say about the god's call to avenge Laius' death now?
(a) He says it will be an easy task.
(b) He says the gods have asked the impossible.
(c) He says it is too late for revenge.
(d) He says it is fitting.

5. Why does Oedipus ask Creon to speak in front of the townspeople?
(a) Oedipus wants to show Creon that he's not afraid.
(b) Oedipus wants the townspeople to become used to Creon's voice.
(c) Oedipus wants to show the townspeople he's not afraid.
(d) Oedipus feels more for the townspeople than for his own life.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Creon wearing on his head as he approaches the town?

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

3. At the end of the scene, what does Oedipus ask the people to stand up and take?

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

5. What does Oedipus say the killers had to have?

(see the answer key)

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