Oedipus Rex by Sophocles. We are reading the ancient tragedy of Oedipus. These are (some) of the questions that will be on the test:
True/False Oedipus the King Study Guide for Test
- Creon is sent to the Delphic oracle to find out Oedipus’ identity.
- The priest doubts Oedipus’ ability to solve the city’s crisis.
- Oedipus charges Tiresias of having corrupt motives after hearing the prophets accusations
- Though Creon denies that he envies Oedipus’ power, he privately admits he longs to be king.
- The chorus persuades Oedipus not to kill or exile Creon
- Laius is believed to have been slain by robbers
- Jocasta’s story of how laius died makes Oedipus uncomfortable because he feels he may suffer the same fate.
- Jocasta is stricken with grief over the news of Polybus’ death.
- Oedipus first suspects that he may not really know the identity of his parents when the Crointhians refuse to crown him.
- Oedipus left Corinth to seek his fortune and find a wife.
- Polybus discovered the infant Oedipus on the mountainside while out hunting.
- Jocasta tries to discourage Oedipus from discovering his identity because she thinks he will shame Thebes if he proves to be low-born.
- It is the shepherd who reveals that Oedipus is the child of Jocasta and Laius.
- Jocasta stabs out Oedipus’ eyes before she kills herself
- Oedipus begs Creon not to drive him away from the city.
- What does the priest tell Oedipus?
- Why did O. send Creon to the oracle?
- How many oracles are there in the book?
- What does Tiresias predict?
- What does O. accuse Creon of?
- What part in the tragedy do the servants have?
- What role does the chorus have in the play?
- How does the chorus help the plot of the play?
- What is the exposition of the play?
- Who are these people:
Polybus Creon Jocasta Tiresias
Laius Ismene Servant Oedipus
Merope Antigone Chorus Oracle