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92 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 92
who is jocasta? what is her relationship to both kings?
she is a servant to the kings
she is a priestess in the temple
she is a rival queen from another city
she is the queen of Thebes. the relationship is that she is the wife of both men
Term 2 of 92
what are Creon and Oedipus doing in front of the citizens?
who stops them?
they're fighting the chorus tells them jocasta is coming
they're celebrating a victory while the citizens cheer
they're discussing strategies for the upcoming battle
they're mourning the loss of a beloved leader
Term 3 of 92
Creon took a long time to come back to Thebes with news from the oracle. Why?
he was busy with other matters in the city
he was lost and could not find his way back
he took his time and he is afraid of Oedipus and what is his saying
he wanted to gather more information before returning
,Term 4 of 92
What is hubris?
an unexpected twist
supplication is the action or begging for help or assistance
creon
excessive pride (tragic flaw)
Term 5 of 92
why was Oedipus nervous about what jocasta had told him about where Laius died?
he discovered a treasure hidden in the woods
he saved a child from danger on that road
he met a wise old man who gave him advice
he killed a man on that same road
Term 6 of 92
What are the strengths that Oedipus possesses?
wisdom, humility, patience, and kindness
wealth, charm, beauty, and luck
cunning, deceit, manipulation, and fear
intellect, strength, power, and persistence
,Term 7 of 92
what does Oedipus say in response?
he ignores tiresias and walks away in silence
he says that Tiresias is a lier and not good at your job
he praises tiresias for his wisdom and insight
he accuses tiresias of being a traitor to the kingdom
Term 8 of 92
what does Oedipus ask from Tiresias?
he wants to discuss the weather conditions
he wants the name of the murder
he wants to know the history of the city
he wants to ask about the oracle's predictions
Term 9 of 92
Why did Jocasta run out on Oedipus when he seems to be about to discover the truth?
She is a still born and she realized what just happened
She is trying to escape from a curse
She is angry at oedipus for his arrogance
She is confused by the prophecies
, Term 10 of 92
what does jocasta "see"?
being the murder
he promises to never tell oedipus the truth
is a virigin girl who speaks to the gods and speaks for them
that its her son-oedipus
Term 11 of 92
How did Oedipus become king
He defeated a rival king in battle to claim the throne
He saved the city of Thebes from a monster called the sphinx
He inherited the throne from his father without conflict
He was chosen by the gods to lead the city
Term 12 of 92
in the very first lines of the play, Oedipus refers tot he citizens of the Thebes as his "children". what
does this reveal about Oedipus' attitude about his relationship with the city of Thebes
he loves them like his own family or his attitude could be he thinks that he is better than
they are.
he is indifferent to their suffering and needs
he believes they are a burden to him
he sees them as mere subjects to control
92 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 92
who is jocasta? what is her relationship to both kings?
she is a servant to the kings
she is a priestess in the temple
she is a rival queen from another city
she is the queen of Thebes. the relationship is that she is the wife of both men
Term 2 of 92
what are Creon and Oedipus doing in front of the citizens?
who stops them?
they're fighting the chorus tells them jocasta is coming
they're celebrating a victory while the citizens cheer
they're discussing strategies for the upcoming battle
they're mourning the loss of a beloved leader
Term 3 of 92
Creon took a long time to come back to Thebes with news from the oracle. Why?
he was busy with other matters in the city
he was lost and could not find his way back
he took his time and he is afraid of Oedipus and what is his saying
he wanted to gather more information before returning
,Term 4 of 92
What is hubris?
an unexpected twist
supplication is the action or begging for help or assistance
creon
excessive pride (tragic flaw)
Term 5 of 92
why was Oedipus nervous about what jocasta had told him about where Laius died?
he discovered a treasure hidden in the woods
he saved a child from danger on that road
he met a wise old man who gave him advice
he killed a man on that same road
Term 6 of 92
What are the strengths that Oedipus possesses?
wisdom, humility, patience, and kindness
wealth, charm, beauty, and luck
cunning, deceit, manipulation, and fear
intellect, strength, power, and persistence
,Term 7 of 92
what does Oedipus say in response?
he ignores tiresias and walks away in silence
he says that Tiresias is a lier and not good at your job
he praises tiresias for his wisdom and insight
he accuses tiresias of being a traitor to the kingdom
Term 8 of 92
what does Oedipus ask from Tiresias?
he wants to discuss the weather conditions
he wants the name of the murder
he wants to know the history of the city
he wants to ask about the oracle's predictions
Term 9 of 92
Why did Jocasta run out on Oedipus when he seems to be about to discover the truth?
She is a still born and she realized what just happened
She is trying to escape from a curse
She is angry at oedipus for his arrogance
She is confused by the prophecies
, Term 10 of 92
what does jocasta "see"?
being the murder
he promises to never tell oedipus the truth
is a virigin girl who speaks to the gods and speaks for them
that its her son-oedipus
Term 11 of 92
How did Oedipus become king
He defeated a rival king in battle to claim the throne
He saved the city of Thebes from a monster called the sphinx
He inherited the throne from his father without conflict
He was chosen by the gods to lead the city
Term 12 of 92
in the very first lines of the play, Oedipus refers tot he citizens of the Thebes as his "children". what
does this reveal about Oedipus' attitude about his relationship with the city of Thebes
he loves them like his own family or his attitude could be he thinks that he is better than
they are.
he is indifferent to their suffering and needs
he believes they are a burden to him
he sees them as mere subjects to control
