Vocabulary
Which of the following situations best illustrates the meaning of proclamation?
a large crowd cheering for a king
a queen declaring a holiday
a man listening to advice
a priest raising an olive branch to the sun
a queen declaring a holiday
Tragic King who gouged out his eyes
Oedipus
What type of play is Oedipus the King?
A Comedy
A Drama
A Tragedy
A Satyr
A Tragedy
Part A: Which best characterizes Creon’s response when Oedipus accuses him of planning to usurp the throne in Oedipus the King, Part I? (Part A)
Creon challenges Oedipus to an all-out fight for the crown.
Creon admits that he is guilty of plotting to take the throne.
Creon laughs at Oedipus’ accusation and refuses to discuss it.
Creon explains reasonably why Oedipus is wrong to accuse him.
Creon explains reasonably why Oedipus is wrong to accuse him.
What is the protagonists tragic flaw in the story Oedipus Rex?
Arrogance or Excessive Pride - he didn't believe anyone could be smarter than him, leading to his downfall.
If Keisha is invulnerable, which of the following must be true?
Keisha cannot be seen.
Keisha cannot be harmed.
Keisha cannot be entertained.
Keisha cannot be understood.
Keisha cannot be harmed.
This female was the mother/wife of Oedipus
Jocasta
How does Oedipus save Thebes early in the play?
By killing a tyrant King
By teaching the citizens to harvest food
By defeating the Corenthean’s who were invading the city
By solving a riddle
By solving a riddle
In Oedipus the King, Part II, why does Jocasta urge Oedipus not to interview the shepherd?
She realizes that the baby she gave up to the shepherd is Oedipus.
She is afraid the shepherd may turn out to be Oedipus’ father.
She knows that the shepherd is a prophet in disguise.
She thinks Creon has paid the shepherd to lie.
She realizes that the baby she gave up to the shepherd is Oedipus.
Why did Oedipus blind himself? How was this symbolic in the play?
He refused to see (warning signs) until all was brought to light (arrogance).
If you were a citizen of ancient Greece, from whom would you be most likely to receive a prophecy?
a revered king or queen
a seer who interpreted the flights of birds
a council of ruling generals
a group of wise and respected elders
a seer who interpreted the flights of birds
This man was a blind prophet
Teiresias
What is the climax in Oedipus the King?
When Oedipus finds Jocasta dead
When Oedipus accuses Creon of foul play
When Oedipus realizes the truth
When Oedipus is banished
When Oedipus realizes the truth
Which of the following choices best describes Creon’s behavior toward Oedipus at the end of Oedipus the King, Part II? (Part A)
He appears disgusted with Oedipus.
He refuses to acknowledge Oedipus.
He treats Oedipus with strict justice.
He shows pity and compassion for Oedipus.
He shows pity and compassion for Oedipus.
Sophocles is most famous for his character development and insight into human nature. What else is he famous for?
Introducing a chorus
Having one person interact with a chorus
Having two individuals interact on stage
Having three or more individuals interact on stage
Having three or more individuals interact on stage
Which of the following would you most likely find in a thesaurus entry of synonyms for valiant? Base your answer on the meaning of valiant as it is used in Act III of The Tempest.
brave, courageous
clumsy, awkward
lasting, enduring
hasty, impulsive
brave, courageous
Brother of the Queen of Thebes
Creon
Who wrote the play Oedipus the King?
Euripides
Shakespeare
Dionysia
Sophocles
Sophocles
In Oedipus the King, Part I, Oedipus asks Teiresias for guidance and help in finding the murderer of Laius. Teiresias replies, “Alas! It is a miserable thing to be wise when wisdom brings no reward.” Which best explains Teiresias’ meaning?
1. He does not want to reveal the murderer’s name unless he is promised a handsome payment.
2. He hopes to conceal the loss of his wisdom by refusing to tell Oedipus who the murderer is.
3. He believes that identifying the murderer will only make matters worse for everyone.
4. He no longer remembers the name of the murderer but does not want to lose a reward by admitting it.
He believes that identifying the murderer will only make matters worse for everyone.
Which is the best moral of the story Oedipus Rex? Explain.
- Pride comes before the fall
- It is useless to try to escape the power of fate
- Don’t obsess over things you can’t control
Any of these answers as long as you can explain it correctly.
Which of the following situations from Shakespearean plays is the best example of vigilance?
Marcellus and Bernardo keep watch from the battlements of Elsinore at night.
Puck mistakenly anoints Lysander, rather than Demetrius, with a love potion.
Jaques meditates on the seven ages of man in the Forest of Arden.
Portia disguises herself as a judge in order to save Antonio’s life.
Marcellus and Bernardo keep watch from the battlements of Elsinore at night.
A monster which terrorized Thebes, requiring the answer to a riddle.
Sphynx
How did Oedipus fulfill the first part of his prophecy?
By running away from his homeland
By solving a riddle
By murdering a stranger at the three crossroads
By demanding justice for the death of Laius
By murdering a stranger at the three crossroads
Given Oedipus’ words and actions in the final scene of Oedipus the King, Part II, what important life lesson has he learned?
He has learned fidelity.
He has learned humility.
He has learned compassion.
He has learned responsibility
He has learned humility.
Solve the Sphinx’s riddle correctly:
“What has four legs in the morning, two at noon, and three in the evening?”
A human being: 4 legs as an infant crawling, an adult standing upright on 2 legs, and an old man/woman who walks with a cane (3 legs).