Background
Part 1a
Part 1b
Part 2a
Part 2b
100
The founder of Thebes
Who is Cadmus
100
Oedipus believes Teiresias is plotting with ________ to throw him off the throne.
Who is Creon.
100
Oedipus's official job is the _______ of Thebes.
What is King.
100
The reason Jocasta tells Oedipus to not "hunt this out".
What is She figured out the prophecy and is begging Oedipus to not learn the truth.
100
ONE of the TWO lies the Herdsman told prior to meeting Oedipus face-to-face.
What are 1. He lied about killing Oedipus. 2. He lied about the murder of King Laius.
200
The god who ordered the city to be founded.
Who is Apollo
200
The priest brings up what issue that Oedipus solved in the backstory.
What is the riddle of the sphinx.
200
The insult Oedipus gives Teiresias before he exits the play.
What is "You are blind in mind as well as your eyes."
200
The way the Messenger was directly involved in Oedipus's life as a baby.
What is He received baby Oedipus from the Herdsman and gave him to King Polybus.
200
The reason Oedipus is afraid to speak with Creon when Creon re-enters the play.
What is He accused him of treason and is afraid/embarassed.
300
The animal the founder followed to find the city.
What is a cow.
300
The blind prophet that Oedipus argues with in Part 1
Who is Teiresias.
300
The critical difference in the 'murder story' of King Laius that gives Oedipus hope that he wasn't the murderer
What is The herdsman said it was a band of robbers as opposed to a single man.
300
The character who says "Oh Oedipus! Unhappy Oedipus! That is all I can call you and the last thing I shall ever call you!"
Who is Jocasta.
300
The reason Oedipus believes Jocasta becomes upset upon hearing the story of Oedipus's upbringing.
What is He's concerned that she fears he isn't of noble birth.
400
The creature the founder killed which angered the god.
What is a dragon.
400
The IRONY of the curse that Oedipus puts on the murderer of Laius once he is found.
What is He's looking for himself!
400
The major issue occurring in the city as the play opens.
What is There is a plague that can only be dissolved when the murderer of Laius is found and rid from the city.
400
The TWO bits of information the Messenger shares with Oedipus when he enters the play.
What are Polybus (Oedipus's "father") has died and that Oedipus will become king of Corinth.
400
The LAST thing Oedipus sees before he harms himself.
What is Jocasta's dead body.
500
The TWO people who incurred the god's wrath as a result of the slain creature.
Who are Laius and Jocasta.
500
The reason Jocasta believes Oedipus should put no faith in prophecy.
What is: The previous prophecy of Jocasta's son killing his dad and marrying his mom "hasn't come true."
500
The role that the chorus plays in Greek drama.
What is they act as a play-by-play commentator; they're the common person in the city and act as a voice of reason.
500
Before Oedipus exits, THIS is his biggest fear.
What is His daughters will grow up alone, will be scorned, and will be without a husband.
500
Upon learning the truth, Oedipus and Jocasta do this to themselves.
What are Jocasta hangs herself and Oedipus tears his eyes out with the brooch of Jocasta's shirt.
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