Oedipus quiz

The tragedy Oedipus, the King takes place in which Greek city-state?

• Thebes

• Athens

• Mykonos

• Crete

• Rhodes

Oedipus' parents are named ________ and __________

• Polybus & Merope

• Laius & Jocasta

• Antigone & Polyneices

• Medea & Jason

The name of the prophet in Oedipus, the King is _______

• Tiresius

• Polybus

• Jocasta

• Creon

• Delphi

Which word means too much pride?

• sublime
• humane
• hubris
• submissive

What word means a feeling of relief following seeing or experiencing something sad?

• catharsis
• ordinance
• elation
• devastating 

The downfall of a highborn character is the central focus of what type of drama?

• A. Romanticism
• B. Comedy
• C. Gothic
• D. Tragedy

What is dramatic irony?

• A. When the audience knows more than the characters
• B. When something unexpected happens
• C. When the characters know more than each other

Who is the character who best exemplifies the tragic hero in Oedipus the King?

• A. Oedipus
• B. Jocasta
• C. Creon
• D. Antigone

What is one example of dramatic irony in Oedipus the King?

• A. The reader/audience knows that Oedipus killedLaius before Oedipus knows.
• B. Oedipus acts rashly when he kills Laius.
• C. Oedipus stabs his eyes out.
• D. Creon goes to the Apollo’s temple for answers.

The protagonist recognizes the truth

• Peripetia

• Parados

• Episode

• Anagnorosis