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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the priest say they've come to Oedipus?
(a) because he's the first among men
(b) because he's the one they all blame
(c) because he's got the power of wealth
(d) because he's a god to the town

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

3. What does Creon say of the news he brings?
(a) It's good news.
(b) It's bad news.
(c) It's hard to interpret if it's good or bad.
(d) It's both good and bad news.

4. What does Creon say stopped the city from looking into the king's death?
(a) trouble with the Sphinx
(b) a war with Corinth
(c) a plague on the crops
(d) a storm that destroyed the town

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the priest say that Oedipus will be king of, if he doesn't solve the town's problems?

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

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

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

5. Where has Oedipus sent Creon?

(see the answer key)

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