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94 Multiple choice questions
Definition 1 of 94
noun; melody
Descant
Expedient
Defile
Compunction
Term 2 of 94
Divination
adjective; relating to the past
verb; to predict the weather
noun; a type of ancient ritual
noun; the act of foretelling the future
Term 3 of 94
How did Jocasta die?
she died peacefully in her sleep after a long life.
she drowned herself in the river out of despair.
she hanged herself after finding out that Oedipus was her son.
she was killed in battle while defending thebes.
,Term 4 of 94
What does Oedipus ask Creon to do for Jocasta?
he asks that Jocasta be given a proper funeral
he asks that jocasta's belongings be destroyed.
he asks that Jocasta be honored with a statue.
he asks that Jocasta's death be kept a secret.
Term 5 of 94
Pestilence
noun; a cure for common illnesses
noun; a fatal epidemic or disease
noun; a type of seasonal allergy
verb; to heal someone
Term 6 of 94
Who does Oedipus believe can prove him innocent of the murder of Laius? Why and how can this
person help save Oedipus?
Oedipus was still worries because his mother was still alive, and he didn't want to sleep with
her as the prophesies said.
Oedipus thinks the shepherd who witnessed the murder can clear his name. If this man still
claims it was a group of murderers, Oedipus is innocent. However, if he says it was one man
now, he'll know he's guilty.
Oedipus thinks the man who pitied him as a baby should die.
Oedipus thinks his blindness is a good thing because that way he won't have to see his
father or mother in the house of Death. Also, this way he would never have to fee his
children, who could never be a good sight to his eyes ever again.
,Term 7 of 94
What fate must Oedipus face if he is the murderer of Laius?
He went to the frontier district because when he saw Oedipus would be ruler of Thebes, he
got frightened and couldn't let himself live there.
Oedipus thinks the man who pitied him as a baby should die.
Oedipus discovers that his worst fear, his prophecy, has come true, and he says he is
damned.
Oedipus shall face his own punishment and be shunned. Therefore, he says he'll flee.
However, he can't go home because he doesn't want the prophecy to come true, so he'll
have nowhere to go.
Term 8 of 94
Oracle
noun; a shrine consecrated to the worship and consolation os a prophetic deity
verb; to harass or importune, as with requests, to cord around
noun; an expression of sorrow or mourning
noun; a fatal epidemic or disease
Definition 9 of 94
verb; to make dirty, to desecrate, to pollute
Defile
How Did Jocasta Die?
Maunder
Venerate
, Term 10 of 94
How does Jocasta try to make Oedipus feel better about his worry that he will still sleep with his
mother?
Jocasta tells oedipus that fate is predetermined and cannot be changed.
Jocasta tell Oedipus that only pate can control your life
Jocasta tells oedipus that he should ignore the prophecies.
Jocasta tells oedipus that he should accept his fate without question.
Term 11 of 94
What curse does Oedipus put on anyone that knows the murderer but doesn't speak out?
That person will be exiled from thebes and forced to live in isolation.
That person will be shunned and not be allowed to join in sacrifice, lustration, or in prayer
That person will be rewarded with riches and honor for their silence.
That person will be celebrated for their discretion and given a position of power.
Definition 12 of 94
verb; to talk incoherently or aimlessly
Pestilence
Give 3 Conventions Of Greek Tragedy
Defile
Maunder
94 Multiple choice questions
Definition 1 of 94
noun; melody
Descant
Expedient
Defile
Compunction
Term 2 of 94
Divination
adjective; relating to the past
verb; to predict the weather
noun; a type of ancient ritual
noun; the act of foretelling the future
Term 3 of 94
How did Jocasta die?
she died peacefully in her sleep after a long life.
she drowned herself in the river out of despair.
she hanged herself after finding out that Oedipus was her son.
she was killed in battle while defending thebes.
,Term 4 of 94
What does Oedipus ask Creon to do for Jocasta?
he asks that Jocasta be given a proper funeral
he asks that jocasta's belongings be destroyed.
he asks that Jocasta be honored with a statue.
he asks that Jocasta's death be kept a secret.
Term 5 of 94
Pestilence
noun; a cure for common illnesses
noun; a fatal epidemic or disease
noun; a type of seasonal allergy
verb; to heal someone
Term 6 of 94
Who does Oedipus believe can prove him innocent of the murder of Laius? Why and how can this
person help save Oedipus?
Oedipus was still worries because his mother was still alive, and he didn't want to sleep with
her as the prophesies said.
Oedipus thinks the shepherd who witnessed the murder can clear his name. If this man still
claims it was a group of murderers, Oedipus is innocent. However, if he says it was one man
now, he'll know he's guilty.
Oedipus thinks the man who pitied him as a baby should die.
Oedipus thinks his blindness is a good thing because that way he won't have to see his
father or mother in the house of Death. Also, this way he would never have to fee his
children, who could never be a good sight to his eyes ever again.
,Term 7 of 94
What fate must Oedipus face if he is the murderer of Laius?
He went to the frontier district because when he saw Oedipus would be ruler of Thebes, he
got frightened and couldn't let himself live there.
Oedipus thinks the man who pitied him as a baby should die.
Oedipus discovers that his worst fear, his prophecy, has come true, and he says he is
damned.
Oedipus shall face his own punishment and be shunned. Therefore, he says he'll flee.
However, he can't go home because he doesn't want the prophecy to come true, so he'll
have nowhere to go.
Term 8 of 94
Oracle
noun; a shrine consecrated to the worship and consolation os a prophetic deity
verb; to harass or importune, as with requests, to cord around
noun; an expression of sorrow or mourning
noun; a fatal epidemic or disease
Definition 9 of 94
verb; to make dirty, to desecrate, to pollute
Defile
How Did Jocasta Die?
Maunder
Venerate
, Term 10 of 94
How does Jocasta try to make Oedipus feel better about his worry that he will still sleep with his
mother?
Jocasta tells oedipus that fate is predetermined and cannot be changed.
Jocasta tell Oedipus that only pate can control your life
Jocasta tells oedipus that he should ignore the prophecies.
Jocasta tells oedipus that he should accept his fate without question.
Term 11 of 94
What curse does Oedipus put on anyone that knows the murderer but doesn't speak out?
That person will be exiled from thebes and forced to live in isolation.
That person will be shunned and not be allowed to join in sacrifice, lustration, or in prayer
That person will be rewarded with riches and honor for their silence.
That person will be celebrated for their discretion and given a position of power.
Definition 12 of 94
verb; to talk incoherently or aimlessly
Pestilence
Give 3 Conventions Of Greek Tragedy
Defile
Maunder
