OEDIPUS THE KING QUIZ SET WITH
SOLUTIONS (2024)"
What is the dramatic purpose of the prologue? - CORRECT ANSWER -The dramatic
purpose of the prologue is that it gives the audience and characters the reasons why
the city of Thebes suffers from the plague. They say the reason for the plague is th...
OEDIPUS THE KING QUIZ SET WITH
SOLUTIONS (2024)"
What is the dramatic purpose of the prologue? - CORRECT ANSWER -The dramatic
purpose of the prologue is that it gives the audience and characters the reasons why
the city of Thebes suffers from the plague. They say the reason for the plague is the
unsolved mystery of the death of the city's previous sovereign, Theban King Laius. The
prologue also explains how the plague will end. They say the only way to end the
plague is to identify and kill the king's murderer.
How does Oedipus characterize himself? - CORRECT ANSWER -Oedipus
characterizes himself as a powerful king. He thinks very highly of himself. He believes
he rules the world.
What is his attitude toward the suppliants? - CORRECT ANSWER -Oedipus's attitude
toward the suppliants is one of pity and sympathy. Oedipus wants to help them.
What conditions in Thebes does the Priest describe? - CORRECT ANSWER -The priest
describes that there is much disease and death in Thebes. He calls it a plague that
disrupts the production of humans and crops.
How do the suppliants view Oedipus? - CORRECT ANSWER -They have a high opinion
of him since they feel indebted towards him since he saved them from the sphinx. The
suppliants view Oedipus as "first of men in what happens in this life and in our
interactions with the gods". They see him as a man who ranks right below the gods.
What request does the Priest make of Oedipus? - CORRECT ANSWER -He asks for
him to rescue them once again. But this time from the plague/curse. He wants him to
find help for the city.
Explain the dramatic irony in Oedipus claiming that no one suffers as much as he does -
CORRECT ANSWER -Dramatic irony is when the audience knows something that the
characters do not. In this case when Oedipus says that no one suffers as much as he
does, which is clearly ironic because the audience knows that other characters
(especially his mother) suffer when they come to the realization that Oedipus is the
abandoned son of the King and Queen.
What step has Oedipus already taken to deal with the problem? - CORRECT ANSWER
-To try and deal with the problem Oedipus sends his brother-in-law, Creon, to the shrine
in order to learn how to cure Thebes.
, According to Creon, what did Apollo say must be done in order to cure Thebes of its
pollution? - CORRECT ANSWER -Creon says that in order to cure Thebes of the
pollution the town must find the murderer of the previous king, Laius.
According to Creon, what were the circumstances of Laius' death? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Creon says that Laius was killed by a gang of robbers. He also said that
everyone else that was there was killed except for one person that ran away without
being harmed.
What motives does Oedipus assign to the killer of Laius? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Oedipus believes that the Laius was killed mostly because of bribery and money.
What is Oedipus resolved to do? Explain the irony. - CORRECT ANSWER -Oedipus is
resolved to find whoever killed Laius and kill him, but this is ironic because Oedipus
eventually finds out that he is the one that killed Laius.
What is the reaction of the Chorus to the advice of Apollo to Thebes? - CORRECT
ANSWER -The Chorus's reaction to the advice of Apollo to Thebes is terror and fear.
What conditions in Thebes does the Chorus describe? - CORRECT ANSWER -The
conditions in Thebes that the Priest describes are there is much disease and death.
What does the chorus ask of the gods - CORRECT ANSWER -The chorus asks for help
against death and the plague because they cannot defend themselves.
Find examples of dramatic irony in Oedipus' speech on pp.132-133 - CORRECT
ANSWER -Oedipus' speech was about finding the murderer and avenging him,
however, he in fact is a murderer.
Why does Oedipus summon Teiresias - CORRECT ANSWER -Teiresias is a prophet
and may know who the killer is.
What is Teiresias' reaction to Oedipus' request for help? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Teiresias seems apathetic and does not want to reveal the truth. He wants to protect
Oedipus
How does Oedipus view Teiresias' behavior? - CORRECT ANSWER -Oedipus views
Tiresias's behavior as he is sad.
What does Teiresias reveal to Oedipus as a result of the king's angry accusation? -
CORRECT ANSWER -As a result of the king's angry accusations, Tiresias reveals to
Oedipus that his parents are not his birth parents.
Note the frequent equation of physical sight with knowledge throughout this scene.
What is the irony of this equation? - CORRECT ANSWER -The irony of this equation is
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