The Story of Oedipus

What was the prophecy given to the King about his son?

• His son would be the cause of his death and the ruin of his entire family.

• His son would become a great warrior.

• His son would discover a treasure.

• His son would marry a queen from a neighboring kingdom.

What did the King decide to do with his son after hearing the prophecy?

• Order the child to be left on Mount Sitheron to die.

• Train him to be a strong warrior.

• Raise him with extra care and protection.

• Send him to a distant land.

Who saved the baby from being left to die?

• The Queen in secret.

• A merchant traveling to Thebes.

• A passing shepherd.

• A nobleman from Corinth.

What name was given to the baby by the shepherd?

• Theseus.

• Hercules.

• Oedipus.

• Perseus.

Why did Oedipus decide to leave Corinth?

• To escape from a crime he committed.

• To avoid fulfilling a terrible prophecy.

• To find his real parents.

• To seek his fortune in another land.

What challenge did Oedipus decide to face in Thebes?

• Defeat a rival king.

• Solve the riddle of the Sphinx.

• Find a hidden treasure.

• Rescue a princess.

What was the riddle of the Sphinx?

• What has a heart that does not beat?

• What has roots as nobody sees, is taller than trees, up, up it goes, and yet never grows?

• What is the creature that has one voice and yet becomes four-footed and two-footed and three-footed?

• What walks on four legs in the morning, two legs at noon, and three legs in the evening?

Who did Oedipus marry in Thebes?

• A princess from a neighboring kingdom.

• A maiden chosen by the Oracle.

• The daughter of Creon.

• Jocasta, the widow of King Laius.

What led to the discovery of Oedipus's true parentage?

• A message from the King of Corinth.

• The investigation into the death of King Laius.

• The confession of a servant.

• A prophecy from the Oracle of Delphi.

What did Oedipus do after discovering the truth about his birth and actions?

• He left Thebes to seek redemption.

• He sought revenge on those who lied to him.

• He blinded himself.

• He challenged the gods.