Oedipus the Quiz

Who does Oedipus vow to find and punish to save Thebes from its curse?

• The murderer of King Laius

• The leader of the foreign invaders

• The high priest

• The guardian of the Sphinx

Who accuses Oedipus of being the murderer of Laius?

• A messenger from Delphi

• Jocasta

• Tiresias, the blind prophet

• Creon

What is Oedipus' reaction to the blind seer, Tiresias' accusation?

• He accepts it calmly.

• He seeks further evidence.

• He accuses Creon of conspiracy.

• He exiles Tiresias.

What prophecy is revealed to Oedipus about his birth?

• That he would become a great leader.

• That he would kill his father and marry his mother.

• That he would die in battle.

• That he would be exiled from Thebes.

Who does Jocasta send to the fields to be a shepherd, away from Thebes?

• A former high priest

• Creon

• A messenger from another city

• The sole survivor of Laius' murder

What prompted Oedipus to visit Delphi?

• Someone claimed that he was not his father's son.

• He wanted to know if he would become king.

• He sought advice on ruling Thebes.

• He was curious about his future wealth.

What was the prophecy given to Oedipus at Delphi?

• He would kill his father and marry his mother.

• He would defeat the Sphinx.

• He would become king of Corinth.

• He would lose all his wealth.

Who gave baby Oedipus to the shepherd from Corinth?

• A stranger from Thebes.

• The Oracle of Delphi.

• A servant from the house of Laius.

• Jocasta, his mother.

How did Oedipus react to the truth of his birth and the fact that he had indeed fulfilled his fate?

• He forgave his parents and sought peace.

• He left Thebes to find his real parents.

• He blinded himself in despair.

• He challenged the gods.

What was Oedipus' final request to Creon?

• To be buried with honors.

• To take care of his daughters.

• To destroy Thebes.

• To be made king again.