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Oedipus The King Review
Test Description: This review covers Greek and Roman theater and playwrights as well as Oedipus the King.
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1) What is the turning point for Oedipus?
A
Jocasta begs Oedipus to summons the shepard to quiet her own doubts.
B
Jocasta confirms his suspicions about Creon's betrayal.
C
Jocasta convinces him that prophets don't exist.
D
Jocasta reveals details that cause him to doubt his innocence.
2) What is the main conflict in part one of Oedipus?
A
external conflict between Oedipus and the plague in Thebes.
B
external conflict between Oedipus and Jocasta.
C
internal conflict with Jocasta.
D
internal conflict with Teiresias.
3) "I will never come near my parents" is ironic because Oedipus
A
killed Laius and married Jocasta.
B
has been offered Polybus'throne.
C
is admired for his bravery.
D
loves his own children deeply.
4) How is the Messenger's ignorance an example of dramatic irony?
A
Oedipus was abandoned as an infant.
B
Polybus did not have any children of his own.
C
Oedipus was not Polybus' son.
D
Laius was the father of Oedipus.
5) What is Jocasta's motive for discouraging Oedipus from speaking to the Herdsman?
A
She wants to prevent Oedipus from learning the truth.
B
She dislikes the Herdsman.
C
She does not want to discover the truth.
D
She does not want to offend the oracle.
6) What is one reason Oedipus gives for accusing Teiresias of not being a prophet?
A
He did not predict the plague.
B
He did not solve the sphinx's riddle.
C
He is blind.
D
He is not the son of god.
7) Jocasta's faith in Oedipus' innocence primarily stems from her
A
belief that others have plotted against Oedipus,
B
interest in preserving her status and prestige.
C
deep resentment of the gods' prophecies.
D
ignorance that the infant Oedipus was saved.
8) Oedipus learns his identity after he has
A
begged Appolo to intervene.
B
called for a second messenger.
C
threatened to kill the Herdsman.
D
listened to the Chorus.
9) Oedipus blinds himself as a direct result of
A
Polybus' death.
B
the orcale's prophecy.
C
Jocasta's suicide.
D
the Messenger's news.
10) How is Oedipus like Teiresias at the end of the play?
A
Oedipus is blind and excercises free will.
B
Oedipus is blind and respects Creon.
C
Oedipus is blind and isolates himself from others.
D
Oedipus is blind and has knowledge of the truth.
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