M2- SW2 Flashcards
The following all believed or thought that Laius was killed by robbers except :
Servant
What did not happen in Phocis?
a. Oedipus encountered a group of men
b. Oedipus fulfilled a part of the prophecy
c. Oedipus defeated the Sphinx
d. Oedipus killed the king of Thebes
c. Oedipus defeated the Sphinx
Upon learning of Polybus’ death, Oedipus was
a. Confused
b. relieved
c. sad
d. joyful
Relieved
Which character exhibits moderation?
a. creon
b. Teiresias
c. messenger
d. Jocasta
Creon
What does Oedipus show in this line: “ You pray. But if you listen to me, you’ll get your wish.”
a. All of the above
b. he knows he is in control of the situation
c. he is better than a god
d. he believes that prayers will help them
c. he is better than a god
Oedipus believed that Creon set up Teiresias and accused him of killing Laius.
T or F
T
According to Oedipus, when did he become a citizen of Thebes?
When he defeated the sphinx
The Messenger and shepherd confirm the truth about the identity of Oedipus. This part of the story is the______
Climax
The following highlights the flaws of Oedipus EXCEPT:
a. the two shepherds
b. Jocasta
c. Teiresias
d. Creon
b. Jocasta
When Creon defended himself against the accusation of Oedipus, which trait does Creon show?
a. loyal
b. eloquent
c. rational
d. honest
c. rational
The Priest compared Thebes to:
a. All of the above
b. an empty ship
c. a desert
d. a barren land
an empty ship
The confrontation between Oedipus and Creon reveals this personality of Oedipus.
a. rash
b. proud
c. suspicious
d. tactful
a. rash
Laius took the infant Oedipus to ________to get rid of the prophecy.
a. Corinth
b. Delphi
c. Phocis
d. Cithaeron
d. Cithaeron
Why does Oedipus want to get the murderer of Laius?
a. he believes the same man might kill him too
b. All of the above
c. he wants to prove his greatness once more
d. he wants to restore the health of Thebes
a. he believes the same man might kill him too
What is the advice of Jocasta to Oedipus about prophecy?
not to believe in prophecies
