Oedipus Rex Test Review

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How does Jocasta die?

Back

She hangs herself.

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Who is killed at the 'meeting of three roads'?

Back

King Laius.

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What is an example of dramatic irony in Oedipus Rex?

Back

When Oedipus says, 'I will fight for him as if he were my father.'

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What is the definition of Hubris?

Back

Excessive pride, overconfidence.

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Who is the king at the end of the play?

Back

Creon.

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What is the term for a tragic flaw in a character?

Back

Hamartia.

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What does the term 'Catharsis' refer to in literature?

Back

The emotional release experienced by the audience.

Front

What is the significance of the 'Sphinx' in Oedipus Rex?

Back

The Sphinx poses a riddle that Oedipus must solve to save Thebes.

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What role does Tiresias play in the story?

Back

He is a blind prophet who reveals the truth to Oedipus.

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What is the main theme of Oedipus Rex?

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The inevitability of fate and the consequences of one's actions.