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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of the play, where have the townspeople gathered?
(a) in front of the palace
(b) at the oracle
(c) in a shrine
(d) in the forest

2. Where has Oedipus sent Creon?
(a) to Apollo's shrine
(b) to Zeus's oracle
(c) to the kingdom of Corinth
(d) to wander the wilderness

3. What does the priest say that Oedipus will be king of, if he doesn't solve the town's problems?
(a) a forest
(b) an ocean
(c) a desert
(d) a mountain

4. Does Oedipus say he's ever met Laius?
(a) He says no, but he realizes he's met Laius many times.
(b) Yes, he says he's med Laius many times.
(c) No, Oedipus believes he's never met Laius.
(d) Yes, he says he met Laius once.

5. Where does Creon say Laius was when he was killed?
(a) in the palace
(b) on an ocean voyage
(c) on the way to visit a nearby shepherd
(d) on the road to Delphi

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Oedipus say he has to fear from Laius' murderer?

2. Where are the townspeople who are not gathered to speak with Oedipus?

3. Who does the priest say has gathered?

4. Who speaks for the people of Thebes as their leader?

5. Who does the priest suggest Oedipus listen to, in order to solve the town's problems?

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