Which of these is an example of a metaphor?

"The tyrant is a child of pride."

How would you refer to the structure of Oedipus Rex?

Linear, but with accounts of the past to fill in gaps.

What is the truth of Oedipus' birth?

He is the son of Laios and Iokaste.

What did Laios do that angered the gods so much they cursed his entire bloodline?

He raped and kidnapped the young prince Chrysippus.

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Oedipus Rex - Topeka High

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A Quiz! to review the major elements of the play "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles. This is to help you get ready for your summative tomorrow, so take notes if that might help you study.

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1
What mountain has a very close connection to Oedipus?
Vesuvius
The Alps
Kithairon
Parnassos
2
What was the answer to the Sphinx's riddle that Oedipus solved thus saving the town of Thebes?
42
A bird
Apollo
Man
3
Who was not allowed to participate in ancient Greek plays?
Women
Children
Eunuchs (Men whose private parts have been removed)
Animals
4
Who is the sister of Apollo and goddess of hunting and the moon?
Aphrodite
Athena
Artemis
Arachne
5
What did Oedipus use to gouge out his eyes?
Kreon's sword
His bare hands
Iokaste's brooch on her dress
A silver spoon
6
Who will rule Thebes once Oedipus leaves?
Antigone
Polynices (Oedipus' son who doesn't appear in the play).
Kreon
Ismene
7
What ancient sanctuary was the home of the oracle and also housed a temple for Apollo?
Troy
Delphi
Sparta
Thebes
8
Which of these is a major motif of the play?
The hereditary role of parents sins
The inescapability of fate
All of the above
The nature of karma
9
Which of these is an example of a metaphor?
"No one is as sick as I!"
"The tyrant is a child of pride."
"Search reveals things that escape an inattentive man."
"The riddling Sphinx's song made us deaf."
10
How would you refer to the structure of Oedipus Rex?
Non-linear
Linear
Non-linear with flashbacks
Linear, but with accounts of the past to fill in gaps.
11
Who does Oedipus accuse Teiresias of working with for the goal of overthrowing him as king?
Iokaste
Kreon
Laios
He's working on his own
12
According to Iokaste where was Laios murdered?
In Corinth
In the forest near Kithairon
Where three highways meet
In Thebes
13
How does Iokaste react when she finds out the truth of her relationship of Oedipus?
She hangs herself
She tries to kill her daughters
She exiles herself
She tries to kill Oedipus, but his guards stop her.
14
How many of Sophocles plays out of his assumed 120+ survived?
7
20
1
3
15
What is the truth of Oedipus' birth?
He is a demigod left on Kithairon.
He is the son of Kreon and Iokaste.
He is the son of Laios and Iokaste.
He is Polybus and Merope's son. Iokaste was his sister.
16
What did Laios do that angered the gods so much they cursed his entire bloodline?
He raped and kidnapped the young prince Chrysippus.
He cannibalized the former Theban king and took the throne.
He blasphemed against Apollo and said he could avoid fate.
He kidnapped Iokaste from her father Menoeceus.
17
Who is the god of prophecy and music in Greek mythology?
Demeter
Hades
Apollo
Zeus
18
Which of these attributes is not found on the riddle-asking Sphinx?
Body of a lion
Face of a human
Wings of a bird
Scorpion tail
19
Plays were often part of festivals held in praise of what god?
Demeter
Zeus
Dionysus
Apollo
20
What affliction does Teiresias have?
Blind
Deaf
He has a muscular dystrophy and is very thin
Mute

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