M3- SW1 Flashcards
Oedipus believed that the thief or robbers who killed Laius had financial help from Thebes.
T or F
True
Oedipus: rash: Creon: _____________
a. Indifferent
b. slow
c. wise
d. moderate
d. moderate
The moral of Oedipus the King.
a. It’s better to be king in a land of men than in a desert.
b. An awful fate for human eyes to witness, an appalling sight–the worst I’ve ever seen.
c. We cannot call a mortal being happy before he has passed beyond life free from pain.
d. Insolence gives birth to tyranny.
c. We cannot call a mortal being happy before he has passed beyond life free from pain.
Which is NOT true of Jocasta?
a. she was ashamed of Oedipus’ lowly birth
b. she feigned blindness to continue living happily
c. she had gut feeling that Oedipus was her son
d. she covered the truth because she cared about Oedipus
a. she was ashamed of Oedipus’ lowly birth
Which best refers to Oedipus’ ATE?
a. In my rage, I lashed out at the driver.
b. None of the above
c. As for those prophetic oracles, they’re worthless
d. Why should any man pat due reverence to Apollo’s shrine?
a. In my rage, I lashed out at the driver.
.Why does Jocasta’s story about the prophecy that Laius received upset Oedipus?
A. his father Polybus was killed in the same way
B. he feared he might lose the throne
C. he killed a man on the three roads that meet
D. he got worried that his secret might be known
C. he killed a man on the three roads that meet
How did the Messenger from Corinth relieve the fear of Oedipus of going back to Corinth?
a. The told Oedipus that Corinth wanted him as their new king
b. he told Oedipus that a servant gave him away to another servant
c. he told Oedipus that Merope is also dead
d. he told Oedipus that he is not related to Polybus
d. he told Oedipus that he is not related to Polybus
Jocasta never knew that she had married her son.
T or F
False
the royal proclamation regarding the murder of Laius.
a. places a curse upon the life of the murderer
b. Incorrect: gives amnesty to the bearer of the truth
c. all of the above
d. banishes anyone who conceals the truth
c. all of the above
When the Chorus said: “Here was a man who fired his arrows well– his skill was matchless–and he won the highest happiness in everything”. This refers to Oedipus’ ____________
Arete
.How many children does Oedipus have?
4
When Oedipus wanted the Servant to be summoned, Jocasta had no idea that Oedipus was her son.
T OR F
False
Who assumes the kingship at the end of the play?
Creon
Oedipus said that it was _________who brought all the troubles.
himself
Which line refers to Jocasta’s hubris?
a. Your father’s death is a great comfort to us.
b. I will suffer–that will be enough.
c. May you never find out who you really are.
d. Why should a man whose life seems ruled by chance live in fear?
b. I will suffer–that will be enough.
Oedipus requested Creon that he be sent to
Cithaeron
As Oedipus rushed towards the chamber of Jocasta, he asked for a ____________
sword
The following speak of the hubris of Oedipus EXCEPT:
a. You pray. But if you listen to me now, you’ll get your wish.
b. But then, I, Oedipus, I finished her off using my wits.
c. Not yet, no questions yet.
d.I, Oedipus, whose fame all men acknowledge.
c. Not yet, no questions yet.
How does Jocasta respond to the Messenger’s story?
a. she is upset and begs Oedipus to stop the inquiry
b. she is relieved that finally the truth is revealed
c. she is happy and convinces Oedipus to sit as a Corinthian king
d. she is worried that she may no longer be a queen
a. she is upset and begs Oedipus to stop the inquiry
Shepherd: hesitant: Messenger from Corinth: ____________
a. Jolly
b. mysterious
c. calm
d. eager
d. eager
Which line speaks of Jocasta’s nemesis?
A. She was hanging there, swaying with twisted cords b. roped round her neck.
B. But still, your father’s death is a great comfort to us
C. All of the above
D. There’s no point in trying to sort out what he said
A. She was hanging there, swaying with twisted cords
Oedipus used this to gouge his eyes.
brooches
The Servant who picked up the infant Oedipus said that Jocasta wanted him to kill it because
she was afraid of prophecies
Why did the Servant not kill the infant?
he pitied the baby
Which is NOT an example of peripeteia?
a. Don’t try to be in charge of everything. Your life has lost the power you once had.
b. I am the most abhorred of men, I the finest one of all those bred in Thebes.
c. I must reveal the details of my birth.
d. Now what a surging tide of terrible disaster sweeps around him.
c. I must reveal the details of my birth.
Teiresias is lead onto the stage by a page because Teiresias is
blind
What did Jocasta mention that shook Oedipus?
three roads that meet
Which is NOT Oedipus’ ARETE?
a. The city celebrates you as its savior.
b. Mock my excellence, but you will find out I am truly great.
c. You most powerful in all men’s eyes.
d. You best of all men, raise up our state.
b. Mock my excellence, but you will find out I am truly great.
The Second Messenger witnessed how Jocasta died
T or F
False
