Oedipus Rex Test UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
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Oedipus Rex Test UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Why were Greek dramas originally performed? What was this God in charge of? -
CORRECT ANSWER- Greek dramas were originally performed honoring Dionysus, the
god of wine, fertility, and rebirth.
Briefly define "Tragedy". What d...
Oedipus Rex Test UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Why were Greek dramas originally performed? What was this God in charge of? -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Greek dramas were originally performed honoring Dionysus, the
god of wine, fertility, and rebirth.
Briefly define "Tragedy". What does the word tragedy come from? - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔Tragedy- a serious drama featuring a none, dignified protagonist who strives to achieve
something but is ultimately defeated.; it is derived from the Greek "tragodia," meaning goat-
song
What is the chorus? What was their purpose? Why were they a necessity in Greek theater? -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔The chorus commented on the events and participated in them.
They were a large group within the cast. They made transitions between scenes giving actors
the chance to leave the playing are, and announced the playbill.
In what city does the action of the play take place? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Thebes
What problem is afflicting Thebes at this time? In what ways is this problem hurting the city?
- CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔The plague. It's devastating the city and creating drama. They
go and ask Oedipus for help.
Who is the current King of Thebes? How did he become king? - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔Oedipus became the King of Thebes by killing the sphinx by answering it's riddle
Who is Creon? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Jocasta's brother
When Creon returns what information does he report to Oedipus? What have the gods
commanded? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Creon says that a murderer living in Thebes is the
reason for the plague. The gods command to take revenge on the killer.
Who was King before Oedipus? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔King Laius
, What happened to the former King? How did it happen? Why was this crime not solved? -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Laius was killed at the place where three roads meet by a group
of highway men. The crime was never looked into because of the Sphinx's invasion on
Thebes.
What curse does Oedipus put on anyone that knows the murderer but doesn't speak out? -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔That person will be shunned and not be allowed to join in
sacrifice, lustration, or in prayer
What curse does Oedipus put on the criminal? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔To be condemned
to evil and wretchedness
In lines 245-260, Oedipus makes an impassioned speech about Laius and his murder. What
does Oedipus vow to do? What are the ironies in this speech? - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔Oedipus vows to do what a son to Laius would do and search for his murderer and punish
him. It's ironic because Oedipus /is/ Laius' son
Who is Tieresias? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔a blind seer
When he is called to Oedipus, what does Teiresias refuse to do? Why? - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔Teiresias refuses to tell Oedipus who the murderer is because it's Oedipus and
he doesn't want him to overreact.
Who does Teiresias say is the murderer? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Oedipus
Who does Oedipus think is out to take his throne/steal his power? - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔the murderer
What argument does Creon use to defend himself against Oedipus' charge of plotting with
Teiresias to overthrow him? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Why would he kill Oedipus, he has
all the perks of his job with no downsides
In what ways is Creon's personality a contrast to Oedipus' personality? - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔Creon is calmer and more down to earth.
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