Oedipus Rex Test Exam Questions With 100% Correct Answers 2024/2025

Oedipus Rex Test Exam Questions With 100% Correct Answers 2024/2025 Why were Greek dramas originally performed? What was this God in charge of? - answerGreek dramas were originally performed honoring Dionysus, the god of wine, fertility, and rebirth. Briefly define "Tragedy". What does the word tragedy come from? - answerTragedy- 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? - answerThe 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? - answerThebes What problem is afflicting Thebes at this time? In what ways is this problem hurting the city? - answerThe 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? - answerOedipus became the King of Thebes by killing the sphinx by answering it's riddle Who is Creon? - answerJocasta's brother When Creon returns what information does he report to Oedipus? What have the gods commanded? - answerCreon 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? - answerKing Laius What happened to the former King? How did it happen? Why was this crime not solved? - answerLaius 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? - answerThat person will be shunned and not be allowed to join in sacrifice, lustration, or in prayer What curse does Oedipus put on the criminal? - answerTo 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? - answerOedipus 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? - answera blind seer When he is called to Oedipus, what does Teiresias refuse to do? Why? - answerTeiresias 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? - answerOedipus Who does Oedipus think is out to take his throne/steal his power? - answerthe murderer What argument does Creon use to defend himself against Oedipus' charge of plotting with Teiresias to overthrow him? - answerWhy 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? - answerCreon is calmer and more down to earth. Why does Oedipus decide to let Creon go and not put him to death? - answerThe choragus was sad, so he felt bad and didn't do it. Who is Jocasta? How is she related to Oedipus? Creon? - answerShe is Oedipus' wife and mom. She is Creon's sister After questioning Jocasta about the details of Laius' death, what does Oedipus suspect/fear - answerOedipus fears he is the one who killed Laius What facts lead him to feel this way? - answerSame location as where he murdered a group of men on the highway, The king had a lot of people with him, and It was right before he got to Thebes How does Oedipus plan to determine if he was the man who killed Laius? - answerHe's going to bring in a former servant to Laius who witnesses the King's murder, and question him Why does Jocasta refuse to believe Oedipus could be the murderer of Laius? - answerShe doesn't believe it could be Oedipus because the servant very clearly said it was a whole group of highwaymen who attacked Who does Oedipus believe are his parents? - answerPolybus and Merope, the rulers of Corinth