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81 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 81
Why, according to Oedipus, will his daughters' lives "waste away in barrenness unmarried" and
why does he think that "bitterness" will be in their lives?
his fame will overshadow their own identities
his reputation and actions will ruin their ability to marry and live without shame
his wealth will attract unsuitable suitors for them
his enemies will prevent them from finding happiness
Term 2 of 81
Why is it ironic that Teiresias is blind?
Teiresias is blind and therefore cannot give advice
Teiresias is able to see more of the future than anyone else who can see
Teiresias is blind but can still read minds
Teiresias is blind because he angered the gods
Term 3 of 81
Name the literary device for this quote from the messenger who gave Jocasta news: "A small thing
will put old bodies asleep".
Euphemism
Aphorism
Paradox
Slang
,Term 4 of 81
"Where 3 roads meet"
This is the place of Laius' death
This is where the three kings meet for a feast
This is a crossroads for travelers seeking fortune
This is a location known for its scenic views
Term 5 of 81
In the beginning of Scene 3, the messenger from Corinth says:
"The news I bring will give you pleasure.
Perhaps a little pain too".
presume
euphemism
paradox
salvo
, Definition 6 of 81
Oedipus' peripateia
Identify the literary device (Greek term) that foreshadows these lines from Teiresias in
"blindness for sight and beggary for riches his exchange, he shall go journeying to a
foreign country tapping his way before him with a stick."
What is the tone of the following lines?
" May I die without God's blessing, without friends' help,
if I had any such thought.
But my spirit is broken by my unhappiness
for my wasting country;
And this would but add troubles amongst ourselves to the other troubles."
Name the two literary devices: "You have your eyes but see not"
"To throw away/ an honest friend is, as it were, to throw/ your life away, which a man loves
best"
Term 7 of 81
Throughout the story, what is Oedipus' hamartia?
pride
shame
guilt
proud
Definition 8 of 81
Recounts to the people of Thebes the death of Jocasta and the self-mutilation of Oedipus
Jocasta
Surviving Servant/shepherd
What Is Anaphora?
Attendant/Second Messenger
81 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 81
Why, according to Oedipus, will his daughters' lives "waste away in barrenness unmarried" and
why does he think that "bitterness" will be in their lives?
his fame will overshadow their own identities
his reputation and actions will ruin their ability to marry and live without shame
his wealth will attract unsuitable suitors for them
his enemies will prevent them from finding happiness
Term 2 of 81
Why is it ironic that Teiresias is blind?
Teiresias is blind and therefore cannot give advice
Teiresias is able to see more of the future than anyone else who can see
Teiresias is blind but can still read minds
Teiresias is blind because he angered the gods
Term 3 of 81
Name the literary device for this quote from the messenger who gave Jocasta news: "A small thing
will put old bodies asleep".
Euphemism
Aphorism
Paradox
Slang
,Term 4 of 81
"Where 3 roads meet"
This is the place of Laius' death
This is where the three kings meet for a feast
This is a crossroads for travelers seeking fortune
This is a location known for its scenic views
Term 5 of 81
In the beginning of Scene 3, the messenger from Corinth says:
"The news I bring will give you pleasure.
Perhaps a little pain too".
presume
euphemism
paradox
salvo
, Definition 6 of 81
Oedipus' peripateia
Identify the literary device (Greek term) that foreshadows these lines from Teiresias in
"blindness for sight and beggary for riches his exchange, he shall go journeying to a
foreign country tapping his way before him with a stick."
What is the tone of the following lines?
" May I die without God's blessing, without friends' help,
if I had any such thought.
But my spirit is broken by my unhappiness
for my wasting country;
And this would but add troubles amongst ourselves to the other troubles."
Name the two literary devices: "You have your eyes but see not"
"To throw away/ an honest friend is, as it were, to throw/ your life away, which a man loves
best"
Term 7 of 81
Throughout the story, what is Oedipus' hamartia?
pride
shame
guilt
proud
Definition 8 of 81
Recounts to the people of Thebes the death of Jocasta and the self-mutilation of Oedipus
Jocasta
Surviving Servant/shepherd
What Is Anaphora?
Attendant/Second Messenger
