Oedipus Prologue

Oedipus Rex was written by __________.

• Euripides

• Sophocles

• Aeschylus

• Thespis

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Why was Oedipus offered the kingship in Thebes?

• because he was successful in saving the city from the Sphinx

• because he killed King Laius

• because Tiresias dictated Jocasta to make Oedipus the new king

• because he killed Creon

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The author of Oedipus the King is _________.

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What was terrorizing the town of Thebes when Oedipus arrived?

• the gods

• the Titans

• the Sphinx

• King Laius

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The brother-in-law of Oedipus who became the King at the end of the play

• Antigone

• Polybus

• Creon

• Tiresias

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The character who is in conflict with the main character

• Antagonist

• Protagonist

• Antistrophe

• Choragos

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Exposition; presents background on the conflict

• Parados

• Prologue

• Exodos

• Theatron

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Which dysfunctional family member married his mother?

• Laius

• Polynices

• Creon

• Oedipus

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The Greek chorus wore these to display emotion.

• crowns

• sandals

• togas

• masks

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What is the primary role of the Prologue in 'Oedipus Rex'?

• A) To introduce the main characters and setting

• B) To provide a resolution to the conflict

• C) To summarize the entire play

• D) To deliver the final verdict

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