Oedipus Rex Act 1 Refresher

Oedipus Rex Act 1 Refresher

8th Grade

5 Qs

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8th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the play "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles, what is the name of the city where the action takes place?

Thebes

Athens

Sparta

Corinth

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who initially solves the riddle of the Sphinx in "Oedipus Rex"?

Oedipus

Creon

Jocasta

Tiresias

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Oedipus promise to do for the people of Thebes in Act 1?

Find a cure for the plague

Build a new temple

Establish a democratic government

Conquer neighboring cities

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who does Oedipus accuse of plotting against him and the city?

Creon

Jocasta

Tiresias

Laius

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did King Laius die, according to the messenger?

He was killed in a battle

He died of natural causes

He was struck by a plague

He was murdered on a journey

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