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59 Multiple choice questions
Definition 1 of 59
a literary character who makes a judgment error that inevitably leads to his/her own destruction
misguided warrior
dramatic irony
tragic hero
tragic flaw
Term 2 of 59
"Men of Thebes: I am told heavy accusations have been brought against me by King Oedipus?"
Creon
Chorus
Corinth
Found Infant On Mt. Cithaeron
Term 3 of 59
Why did Oedipus need to find out who murdered Laius
to avenge his father's death
to claim the throne for Himself
to remove the curse of Thebes
to fulfill a prophecy about his future
,Term 4 of 59
In what country was Oedipus raised?
Creon
Jocasta
Corinth
Oedipus
Term 5 of 59
Who gouged out their own eyes?
Prologue
Oedipus
Chorus
Creon
Term 6 of 59
Name the four functions of a greek mask
to represent different gods and goddesses
to create illusions of size and scale on stage
only to display emotions and facial expressions
specific role, identified gender, rank, and mood; acted as a megaphone; and allowed actors
to change roles easily
, Term 7 of 59
What is the significance of Tiresias to the god, Apollo
Creon has never spoken foolishly
he is a loyal friend
A death plague
Dramatic irony
He is Apollo's servant
Term 8 of 59
Along with her husband, raises Oedipus as her own son
Sphinx
Tiresias
Corinth
Merope
Term 9 of 59
Who was murdered?
King Lauis
Prologue
Mother And Wife Of Oedipus
The Sphinx
59 Multiple choice questions
Definition 1 of 59
a literary character who makes a judgment error that inevitably leads to his/her own destruction
misguided warrior
dramatic irony
tragic hero
tragic flaw
Term 2 of 59
"Men of Thebes: I am told heavy accusations have been brought against me by King Oedipus?"
Creon
Chorus
Corinth
Found Infant On Mt. Cithaeron
Term 3 of 59
Why did Oedipus need to find out who murdered Laius
to avenge his father's death
to claim the throne for Himself
to remove the curse of Thebes
to fulfill a prophecy about his future
,Term 4 of 59
In what country was Oedipus raised?
Creon
Jocasta
Corinth
Oedipus
Term 5 of 59
Who gouged out their own eyes?
Prologue
Oedipus
Chorus
Creon
Term 6 of 59
Name the four functions of a greek mask
to represent different gods and goddesses
to create illusions of size and scale on stage
only to display emotions and facial expressions
specific role, identified gender, rank, and mood; acted as a megaphone; and allowed actors
to change roles easily
, Term 7 of 59
What is the significance of Tiresias to the god, Apollo
Creon has never spoken foolishly
he is a loyal friend
A death plague
Dramatic irony
He is Apollo's servant
Term 8 of 59
Along with her husband, raises Oedipus as her own son
Sphinx
Tiresias
Corinth
Merope
Term 9 of 59
Who was murdered?
King Lauis
Prologue
Mother And Wife Of Oedipus
The Sphinx
