The Legend of Oedipus

The Legend of Oedipus by CommonLit Staff [Answer Key & PDF]

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Multiple Choice

What is the prophecy given to Oedipus at the beginning of the story?

• He will become king of Thebes

• He will kill his father and marry his mother

• He will be exiled from Thebes

• He will become a great warrior

Multiple Choice

What is the significance of Oedipus's self-blinding at the end of the story?

• It symbolizes his acceptance of his fate and his willingness to suffer for his sins

• It represents his desire for revenge against the gods who cursed him

• It shows his insanity and his inability to face the truth

• It is a punishment for his crimes against his father and mother

Multiple Choice

What is the dramatic irony in The Legend of Oedipus?

• The audience knows that Oedipus is the killer, but he does not

•  Oedipus knows the truth, but the other characters do not

• The audience knows the prophecy, but Oedipus does not

• The characters all know the truth, but the audience does not.

Multiple Choice

How does Oedipus's character change throughout the story?

• He becomes more humble and accepting of his fate

• He becomes more ambitious and ruthless in his pursuit of the truth

• He becomes more empathetic and compassionate towards his subjects

• He becomes more manipulative and deceitful towards his enemies

Multiple Choice

What is the theme of the story?

• The power of fate and the limitations of free will

• The importance of family and loyalty

• The corrupting influence of power and ambition

• The consequences of pride and arrogance