Q-Antigone- Greek Tragedy Exam E2

What did Oedipus do when he discovered he killed his dad and married his mom?

• killed himself
• divorced her
• Gouged out his eyes

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What did Jocasta do when she discovered she married her son?

• Killed herself
• ran away
• killed Oedipus

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Laius and Jocasta were the King and Queen of what nation?

• Troy
• Thebes
• Corinth

TRUE of FALSE: The Greeks believed a person's soul is damned for all time if the body is not given a burial.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which of Oedipus's sons didn't want to give up power?

• Eteocles

• Polyneices

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What is the main conflict that sets the events of the play in motion?

• Antigone's engagement to Haemon

• The death of Oedipus

• The battle between Eteocles and Polyneices

• Creon's ascension to the throne

Who is Jocasta's brother?

• Polybus

• Laius

• Eteocles

• Creon

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Who are Oedipus's real parents

• Creon and Eurydice

• Ismene and Polynieces

• Polybus and Merope

• Laius and Jocasta

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Who is Haemon's dad?

• Polybus

• Laius

• Creon

• Eteocles

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How many children does Oedipus have with Jocasta?

• 4

• 1

• 2

• 0

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