Oedipus Quiz

Who is the author of "Oedipus the King"?

• Homer

• Sophocles

• Euripides

• Aeschylus

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DOK Level 1: Recall

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What is the central theme of "Oedipus the King"?

• Love and Betrayal

• Fate vs. Free Will

• War and Peace

• Friendship and Loyalty

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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How does Oedipus initially become the king of Thebes?

• By inheritance

• By defeating the Sphinx

• By marrying Jocasta

• By overthrowing the previous king

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DOK Level 1: Recall

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Analyze how Oedipus' character changes from the beginning to the end of the play.

• He becomes more arrogant and prideful.

• He remains the same throughout the play.

• He goes from being confident and proud to being humbled and despairing.

• He becomes more loving and compassionate.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

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Which character serves as a foil to Oedipus in the play?

• Creon

• Jocasta

• Tiresias

• Laius

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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Cite a piece of textual evidence that supports the idea that Oedipus is determined to find the truth.

• "I must bring what is dark to light."

• "I will not listen to such lies."

• "The gods have cursed us all."

• "I am the king, and I will do as I please."

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DOK Level 1: Recall

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What is the significance of the crossroads in "Oedipus the King"?

• It symbolizes Oedipus' choices and the inevitability of fate.

• It is where Oedipus meets Jocasta for the first time.

• It represents the division between Thebes and Corinth.

• It is where the Sphinx was defeated.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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Determine the central idea of the prophecy given to Oedipus.

• Oedipus will become a great king.

• Oedipus will kill his father and marry his mother.

• Oedipus will defeat the Sphinx.

• Oedipus will bring peace to Thebes.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

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How does the interaction between Oedipus and Tiresias advance the plot?

• It reveals Oedipus' true parentage.

• It leads to Oedipus' realization of his fate.

• It causes Oedipus to exile Creon.

• It results in the death of Jocasta.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

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What role does dramatic irony play in "Oedipus the King"?

• It creates suspense and engages the audience.

• It provides comic relief.

• It confuses the audience.

• It simplifies the plot.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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