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19 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 19
What happened to Oedipus' feet when he was a baby?
His parents wrapped them in chains to keep him from running away.
His parents cut them off to protect him from wild animals.
His parents injured them to prevent him from walking.
His parents pinned them together so he would die in the desert
Term 2 of 19
Why is the shepherd reluctant to answer the questions that Oedipus asks?
Because he wants to protect oedipus from the Consequences of his actions.
Because he believes oedipus is not ready to hear the truth.
Because he knows the truth and he knows Oedipus will go crazy.
Because he fears that revealing the truth will anger the gods.
Term 3 of 19
How does the messenger know that Oedipus is not the child of Polybus and Merope?
shame, horrified, scared and sad
The messenger overheard a conversation about oedipus' true parentage.
The messenger brings the news that Polubus is dead and Oedipus will be the new king. He's
sad because the man he thinks is his father is dead but happy because he did not kill him.
The messenger is the one that found Oedipus in the shady valleys of Mount Cithaeron when
he was a baby
, Term 4 of 19
The messenger said he received Oedipus from whom?
He said he found oedipus abandoned by a merchant on the Road.
He said he received him from another shepherd that worked for Laius
He said he discovered oedipus while exploring a hidden cave.
He said he was given oedipus by a traveling nobleman.
Term 5 of 19
why does this news make Jocasta happy?
Because he knows the truth and he knows Oedipus will go crazy.
Because she knows he will not stop until he finds the truth and the truth will kill him
Because she has figured out Oedipus is her son
Because she knows this will make Oedipus happy that he did not kill him
Term 6 of 19
Who does Creon say he needs to ask first before he can do anything to Oedipus?
He says he needs to seek advice from the oracle at delphi.
He says he needs to gather the citizens to discuss oedipus' fate.
He says he needs to ask the god Apollo what should be done
He says he needs to consult the elders of thebes first.
19 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 19
What happened to Oedipus' feet when he was a baby?
His parents wrapped them in chains to keep him from running away.
His parents cut them off to protect him from wild animals.
His parents injured them to prevent him from walking.
His parents pinned them together so he would die in the desert
Term 2 of 19
Why is the shepherd reluctant to answer the questions that Oedipus asks?
Because he wants to protect oedipus from the Consequences of his actions.
Because he believes oedipus is not ready to hear the truth.
Because he knows the truth and he knows Oedipus will go crazy.
Because he fears that revealing the truth will anger the gods.
Term 3 of 19
How does the messenger know that Oedipus is not the child of Polybus and Merope?
shame, horrified, scared and sad
The messenger overheard a conversation about oedipus' true parentage.
The messenger brings the news that Polubus is dead and Oedipus will be the new king. He's
sad because the man he thinks is his father is dead but happy because he did not kill him.
The messenger is the one that found Oedipus in the shady valleys of Mount Cithaeron when
he was a baby
, Term 4 of 19
The messenger said he received Oedipus from whom?
He said he found oedipus abandoned by a merchant on the Road.
He said he received him from another shepherd that worked for Laius
He said he discovered oedipus while exploring a hidden cave.
He said he was given oedipus by a traveling nobleman.
Term 5 of 19
why does this news make Jocasta happy?
Because he knows the truth and he knows Oedipus will go crazy.
Because she knows he will not stop until he finds the truth and the truth will kill him
Because she has figured out Oedipus is her son
Because she knows this will make Oedipus happy that he did not kill him
Term 6 of 19
Who does Creon say he needs to ask first before he can do anything to Oedipus?
He says he needs to seek advice from the oracle at delphi.
He says he needs to gather the citizens to discuss oedipus' fate.
He says he needs to ask the god Apollo what should be done
He says he needs to consult the elders of thebes first.
