Higher: Oedipus the King 4

Who are not Oedipus' real parents?

• The royal couple of a neighboring kingdom

• The messenger and the shepherd

• Laius and Jocasta

• Polybus and Merope

Who gave Oedipus to Polybus and Merope?

• A shepherd

• A messenger

• A passing traveler

• A priest

From whom did the messenger receive Oedipus?

• A Corinthian shepherd

• A nobleman

• A soldier

• A Theban shepherd

Why does Jocasta become terrified and beg Oedipus to stop his search?

• She fears he will be disappointed

• She knows the truth about his birth

• She believes the shepherd is dangerous

• She is worried about the kingdom's reaction

What is Oedipus' initial concern about his birth?

• That he was stolen from his real parents

• That he was abandoned

• That he might be of lowly birth

• That he might be a foreigner

How does the shepherd initially react when asked about Oedipus' birth?

• He does not remember Oedipus

• He immediately recognizes Oedipus

• He refuses to speak

• He is eager to share the story

What convinces the shepherd to finally reveal the truth about Oedipus?

• Promise of safety

• Threat of death

• A reward

• Recognition of Oedipus

Who are Oedipus' real parents?

• A shepherd and his wife

• The messenger and a noblewoman

• Laius and Jocasta

• Polybus and Merope

What is Jocasta's reaction to Oedipus' determination to learn the truth?

• She is indifferent

• She supports him

• She is wild with grief

• She is curious

Why does Oedipus want to track down the shepherd?

• To learn about his real parents

• To find out if he is of noble birth

• To understand why he was abandoned

• All of the above