Oedipus travels into Thebes and is crowned King because_________________.

c. He delivers Thebes from the Sphinx

a. Jocasta falls in love with him and she is a widow

The citizens of Thebes are suffering in all of the ways except:

a. Acid rain is falling from the sky

The citizens can’t breathe or stand

What are the citizens begging of Oedipus?

To save them from a plague for the second time.

To give up the throne and get a new king.

What does the word hubris mean?

a great or foolish amount of pride or confidence (arrogance)

a person who delivers messages that are believed to have come from God

a disease that causes death and that spreads quickly to a large number of people

a substance that’s used in religious ceremonies to produce a strong, pleasant smell when it’s burned

What does the word prophet mean?

a person who delivers messages that are believed to have come from God

a disease that causes death and that spreads quickly to a large number of people

a substance that’s used in religious ceremonies to produce a strong, pleasant smell when it’s burned

a great or foolish amount of pride or confidence (arrogance)

What does the word plague mean?

a disease that causes death and that spreads quickly to a large number of people

a person who delivers messages that are believed to have come from God

a substance that’s used in religious ceremonies to produce a strong, pleasant smell when it’s burned

a great or foolish amount of pride or confidence (arrogance)

What does the god Apollo tell Kreon what has to happen for the plague to stop?

The man who murdered King Laios must be banished or put to death.

Oedipus must resign as king and be replaced by Kreon.

The god Apollo says there is nothing to do but wait.

What is ironic about Oedipus’s declaration of the curse against Laius’s murderer?

Oedipus is pronouncing his own doom.

The true murderer is already dead.

Oedipus has no power to punish a foreign criminal.

The Theban elders already know who the murderer is.

According to the Leader, why did Oedipus blame Creon for the murder?

He blurted out the accusation in a heated fight

The seer tricked Oedipus into the accusation

Oedipus was looking for someone to blame as he knows he is guilty

Teiresias used the Jedi mind trick on him

What is the sole reason Oedipus suspects that Creon is the murderer?

Creon was the one who told Oedipus to send for Tiresias

Creon was Laius’ brother in law

What proof does Creon suggest that shows he doesn't want to wear the crown.

He likes not having all the good without the responsibility.

He likes not being in the lime-light.

He likes being able to marry as he wishes.

Why is Oedipus suddenly nervous regarding his guilt when Jocasta tells her tale?

He killed a man on that same road

Creon was seen leaving the city the day Lauis was killed

Oedipus believes that even Jocasta is now plotting against him

Teiresias prophesied that Oedipus would be blind

When Oedipus asks the prophet to reveal the name of the murderer, what is the prophet’s response?

Although Teiresias knows the answer, it is better that no one else ever learns the truth.

The king was never murdered at all; he is still alive in another land.

He claims that Jocasta murdered her husband.

He claims that he does not know because Apollo has kept the name from him.

Why is Creon upset at the opening of scene 2?

Oedipus has accused him of treason.

King Laius was never given a proper burial.

Jocasta believes that he is plotting against her husband.

What is Creon’s defense against the accusations against him?

Why would he want the stress of being king when he already enjoys the same perks?

He claims that Laius’s body was never returned to Thebes, so he could not have given Laius a proper burial.

He says that he would never do anything to cause his sister, Jocasta, any pain.

He claims that Teiresias is a liar, and that his fate is his own; no evil awaits him.

What convinces Oedipus to allow Creon to leave?

Jocasta begged for her brother’s life and Oedipus relented.

The Chorus says that things are bad enough without the two of them fighting.

He finally realizes that Creon is telling the truth.

He did not have enough evidence against Creon, so he was forced to let him go.

What “proof” does Jocasta offer that prophets do not tell the truth?

She had been told that she would marry her own son, but she’d killed the child.

The Oracle gave her a different prophecy

The rains never come exactly when they are predicted to.

The gods create “fate” at their whim; the prophets cannot foresee the gods’ intentions.

What is Oedipus’s reaction to hearing that Laius was killed in a place where three highways met?

He remembers an altercation he once had in the same location.

He wants to go to the spot and search for clues to the murder.

He is angry that a king would die in such an undignified manner.

He wants to erect a monument at the place in Laius’s memory.

What became of the only surviving member of the attack on King Laius’s party?

He begged Jocasta to send him as far from Thebes as possible.

He hanged himself as soon as he returned.

He became the leader of the new king’s sentries.

He was executed for failure to protect the king.

Why had Oedipus fled Corinth many years before?

An oracle told him that he would kill his father and marry his mother.

He was wrongly accused of treason by King Polybus.

He wanted to go out and explore the world.

Who does Oedipus insist Jocasta send for?

She sends for the surviving member of Laius’s squad.

She sends for Tiresias the prophet.

She sends for the leader of the king’s sentries.

According to Ode II, what can be said about the hearts of mortals?

They no longer know Apollo, and have lost reverence for the gods.

They are weak in fear of the gods.

They are loyal to their leaders.

The Oracle at Delphi proclaimed that Oedipus’ fate was to

Leave Corinth to save the city of Thebes

Kill the King of Thebes by accident

Have four children with his mother

What happened at Phocis (where the three roads meet)?

Oedipus killed the King of Thebes

Oedipus fulfilled the first part of his fate

Oedipus killed his biological father

What two people saved baby Oedipus’ life?

His biological mother and father

Two officials from the royal court

Why is the city of Thebes faced with a plague when the story begins?

The gods are angry at the people for not investigating Laius’ murder.

The gods are unhappy about the corruption that takes place in the city.

None of the above, the city faces a plague at the end of the story

What is the turning point (climax) of the story?

When the messenger & shepherd confirm the truth

When Oedipus asks Creon to watch out for his daughters

When Oedipus interacts with Tiresias and with the Shepherd from Thebes, what side of the protagonist do readers notice?

None of the these– he behaves differently with each of them.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When King _ and Queen ___ had their firstborn child, the Oracle revealed a prophecy that the child will kill his father and marry his mother.

a. Oedipus and Jocasta

b.Polybus and Merope

c. Tiresias and Creon

d. Laius and Jocasta

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

To prevent this from happening, they_______________________.

a. aborted the child

b. sent him away to Corinth to be adopted

c. asked a servant to kill him

d. burned him alive

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Baby Oedipus is raised by King __ and Queen in Corinth.

a. Laius and Jocasta

b. Polybus and Merope

c. Tiresias and Creon

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Oedipus receives his name because of______________.

a. the Oracle

b. his prophecy

c. his swollen feet

d. strength and power

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Young Oedipus questions his heritage because________________.

a. a drunk man tells him he is not his father’s son

b. he is in love with his mother

c. the oracle tells him his fate

d. he doesn't look like his parents

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

As he flees from Corinth, he runs into

a. Laius

b. Tiresias

c. Tiresias and Laius

d. Jocasta

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Oedipus is enraged by the King and his men because they_______________.

a. curse at him

b. push him out of the way and strike him

c. taunt him because he is adopted

d. stole his money

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Greek Drama Review

When King _ and Queen ___ had their firstborn child, the Oracle revealed a prophecy that the child will kill his father and marry his mother.

To prevent this from happening, they_______________________.

Baby Oedipus is raised by King __ and Queen in Corinth.

Oedipus receives his name because of______________.

Young Oedipus questions his heritage because________________.

As he flees from Corinth, he runs into

Oedipus is enraged by the King and his men because they_______________.

Oedipus travels into Thebes and is crowned King because_________________.

Where does the opening of the play take place?

What do the following lines from the play suggest about Oedipus’ character?
“Everybody everywhere knows who I am: Oedipus. King.” (ln. 11)
“How can I help? Ask. Ask me anything. Anything at all. (ln. 16-17)

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Greek Drama Review

When King _____ and Queen _______ had their firstborn child, the Oracle revealed a prophecy that the child will kill his father and marry his mother.

To prevent this from happening, they_______________________.

Baby Oedipus is raised by King ____________ and Queen__________ in Corinth.

Oedipus receives his name because of______________.

Young Oedipus questions his heritage because________________.

As he flees from Corinth, he runs into

Oedipus is enraged by the King and his men because they_______________.

Oedipus travels into Thebes and is crowned King because_________________.

Where does the opening of the play take place?

What do the following lines from the play suggest about Oedipus’ character?“Everybody everywhere knows who I am: Oedipus. King.” (ln. 11) “How can I help? Ask. Ask me anything. Anything at all. (ln. 16-17)

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When King _ and Queen ___ had their firstborn child, the Oracle revealed a prophecy that the child will kill his father and marry his mother.

Baby Oedipus is raised by King __ and Queen in Corinth.

What do the following lines from the play suggest about Oedipus’ character?
“Everybody everywhere knows who I am: Oedipus. King.” (ln. 11)
“How can I help? Ask. Ask me anything. Anything at all. (ln. 16-17)