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40 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 40
Why does Oedipus wish for all of Thebes to see him in his present conditions
He promised that regardless of who the murderer was, they will suffer the same
consequence
He believes it will bring him redemption
He wants to show his strength in the face of adversity
He hopes to gain sympathy from the people of thebes
Term 2 of 40
What is the message Kreon was given from the oracle at Delphi
Build a new temple for worship
Seek forgiveness from the gods
Get revenge on the murder
Offer peace to the neighboring kingdoms
Term 3 of 40
What does the Priest ask Oedipus to do
To declare War on neighboring cities
To abandon thebes and seek refuge elsewhere
To build a monument in honor of the gods
To save Thebes [from the plague]
, Term 4 of 40
How does Oedipus react when Teiresias reveals to him the truth
He ignores teiresias and walks away
He accuses Teiresias of being part of the plot/murder
He thanks teiresias for his honesty
He becomes angry and threatens teiresias
Term 5 of 40
What does Oedipus promise to do
Get revenge on the murderer
Leave thebes to find a new home
Forgive the murderer and seek peace
Build a shrine for the victims
Term 6 of 40
What is an oracle
Predicts the future
Inspects crops for insects
Treats diseases of animals
Because oedipus is the murderer
40 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 40
Why does Oedipus wish for all of Thebes to see him in his present conditions
He promised that regardless of who the murderer was, they will suffer the same
consequence
He believes it will bring him redemption
He wants to show his strength in the face of adversity
He hopes to gain sympathy from the people of thebes
Term 2 of 40
What is the message Kreon was given from the oracle at Delphi
Build a new temple for worship
Seek forgiveness from the gods
Get revenge on the murder
Offer peace to the neighboring kingdoms
Term 3 of 40
What does the Priest ask Oedipus to do
To declare War on neighboring cities
To abandon thebes and seek refuge elsewhere
To build a monument in honor of the gods
To save Thebes [from the plague]
, Term 4 of 40
How does Oedipus react when Teiresias reveals to him the truth
He ignores teiresias and walks away
He accuses Teiresias of being part of the plot/murder
He thanks teiresias for his honesty
He becomes angry and threatens teiresias
Term 5 of 40
What does Oedipus promise to do
Get revenge on the murderer
Leave thebes to find a new home
Forgive the murderer and seek peace
Build a shrine for the victims
Term 6 of 40
What is an oracle
Predicts the future
Inspects crops for insects
Treats diseases of animals
Because oedipus is the murderer
