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Who is Oedipus’ real Father?

Who is Oedipus’ adopted Mother?

Where did Oedipus accidentally kill Laius? A. IHOP B. The Cracker Barrel C. The crossroads D. The crossbeams

What part of Oedipus’ body was pierced through? a.Eyes b.Ankles c.Knees d.feet

What was the answr to the riddle that Oedipus answered: a.horse b.Man c.frog

Why does Oedipus leave his parents? A.they are poor B.The Oracle said he would kill his Father/marry his Mother C.He would kill his children

How did Oedipus become King?

Who went to seek advice from Tiresius, and from whom?

What was Tiresius’ advice?

Who were the people that brought up Oedipus?

What was Tiresius’ “fate” for Oedipus?

What are Oedipus’ (adopted) parents’ names?

Was Creon planning a revolt against Oedipus?

What does the messenger reveal to Jocasta about Oedipus? a.That he lived a double life b. He killed both of his parents c. He was hung by his hands on a tree, and left to die d. He was tied by his ankles and left to die, just like his son

TRUE OR FALSE Oedipus killed his previous king and all of his companions

The Sphynx ____________ his victims when they got the riddle wrong

What did O use to stab out his own eyes A. machete B. butterfly knife C. pin D. his own hands

TRUE OR FALSE Creon was King after Oedipus stabbed his eyes out

What literary device is being used when they say Tieresius is a blind prophet?

Is it foreshadowing when Oedipus promises to find Laius’ killer when he really is the killer?

What did the messenger say to Oedipus?

What does Creon do at the end of the book?

How does King Laius die?

Who are Antigone and Ismene A. Oedipus’ sisters B. Oedipus’ sons C. Oedipus’ daughters

This term means the audience experiences fear and pity A. hamartia B. catharsis C. irony D. hubris

Who did Oedipus send to Apollo to find out the reason for the plague a.Creon b.Tieresius c.Jocasta

Oedipus was _______ from the city as punishment

Who knew about Oedipus’ real identity the WHOLE TIME? A. shepherd B. messenger C. Laius D. Creon