WorksheetsOedipus Rex Part 1 Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
What gifts do the people of Thebes bring to the altar in the beginning of the play?
Coins and jewelry
olive branches wrapped in wool
the blood of young lambs
three noble virgins
Whom does the Oracle say must be driven out of Thebes?
the murderer of Laius
the offspring of Jocasta
the enemies of the gods
the tyrant currently in power
Whom does Creon say killed Laius?
Oedipus
Jocasta
robbers
Athenians
Why didn't the people of Thebes investigate Laius's murder?
They were afraid of finding out the truth.
They were too concerned about the Sphinx.
They were convinced that the murderers were dead.
They were worried the murderers would come after them.
What does Oedipus criticize the people of Thebes for?
Refusing to believe in Tiresias' prophecies
Treating each other with a lack of civility
Letting Laius' murderer go uncaught
Failing to properly honor Jocasta's wishes
What does Oedipus accuse Tiresias of?
Coveting the crown
Lying about the Oracle
Lusting after Jocasta
Murdering Laius
Whom does Tiresias say murdered Laius?
Oedipus
Creon
Polynices
Theseus
How does Oedipus react to Tiresias's comment about his parents?
With acceptance and gratitude
With anger and curiosity
With disbelief and amusement
With confusion and skepticism
What does the Chorus decide to do after hearing Tiresias and Oedipus?
Wait for proof
Support Tiresias
Denounce the Oracle
Report to Creon
What does Oedipus think Creon is trying to do?
Hide the real killer
Plot against Tiresias
Overthrow him
Discredit the Oracle
What does Jocasta convince Oedipus to do to Creon?
Banish him
Reward him
nothing
Execute him
What does Jocasta say about prophets?
They should be feared.
They are sometimes right.
They covet power.
They are all false.
Why did Oedipus flee Corinth?
He longed to be king of Thebes.
He feared his father's wrath.
He heard a terrible prophecy.
He wanted to battle the Sphinx.
Where did Oedipus kill the party of travelers?
On the very place where Laius is buried
Within the city walls of Corinth
In front of the Oracle of Delphi
At the same spot where Laius was killed
Who survived the attack in which Laius was killed?
Creon
a soothsayer
Polynices
a shepherd
