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Oedipus Rex Test Questions and Answers Why were Greek dramas originally performed? What was this God in charge of? - ANSWER-Greek dramas were originally performed honoring Dionysus, the god of wine, fertility, and rebirth. Briefly define "Tragedy". What does the word tragedy come from? - ANSWER-...

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Oedipus Rex Test Questions and Answers


Why were Greek dramas originally performed? What was this God in charge of? - ANSWER✔✔-Greek

dramas were originally performed honoring Dionysus, the god of wine, fertility, and rebirth.


Briefly define "Tragedy". What does the word tragedy come from? - ANSWER✔✔-Tragedy- a serious

drama featuring a none, dignified protagonist who strives to achieve something but is ultimately

defeated.; it is derived from the Greek "tragodia," meaning goat-song


What is the chorus? What was their purpose? Why were they a necessity in Greek theater? -

ANSWER✔✔-The chorus commented on the events and participated in them. They were a large group

within the cast. They made transitions between scenes giving actors the chance to leave the playing are,

and announced the playbill.


In what city does the action of the play take place? - ANSWER✔✔-Thebes


What problem is afflicting Thebes at this time? In what ways is this problem hurting the city? -

ANSWER✔✔-The plague. It's devastating the city and creating drama. They go and ask Oedipus for help.


Who is the current King of Thebes? How did he become king? - ANSWER✔✔-Oedipus became the King

of Thebes by killing the sphinx by answering it's riddle


Who is Creon? - ANSWER✔✔-Jocasta's brother


When Creon returns what information does he report to Oedipus? What have the gods commanded? -

ANSWER✔✔-Creon says that a murderer living in Thebes is the reason for the plague. The gods

command to take revenge on the killer.


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Who was King before Oedipus? - ANSWER✔✔-King Laius


What happened to the former King? How did it happen? Why was this crime not solved? - ANSWER✔✔-

Laius was killed at the place where three roads meet by a group of highway men. The crime was never

looked into because of the Sphinx's invasion on Thebes.


What curse does Oedipus put on anyone that knows the murderer but doesn't speak out? -

ANSWER✔✔-That person will be shunned and not be allowed to join in sacrifice, lustration, or in prayer


What curse does Oedipus put on the criminal? - ANSWER✔✔-To be condemned to evil and

wretchedness


In lines 245-260, Oedipus makes an impassioned speech about Laius and his murder. What does Oedipus

vow to do? What are the ironies in this speech? - ANSWER✔✔-Oedipus vows to do what a son to Laius

would do and search for his murderer and punish him. It's ironic because Oedipus /is/ Laius' son


Who is Tieresias? - ANSWER✔✔-a blind seer


When he is called to Oedipus, what does Teiresias refuse to do? Why? - ANSWER✔✔-Teiresias refuses to

tell Oedipus who the murderer is because it's Oedipus and he doesn't want him to overreact.


Who does Teiresias say is the murderer? - ANSWER✔✔-Oedipus


Who does Oedipus think is out to take his throne/steal his power? - ANSWER✔✔-the murderer


What argument does Creon use to defend himself against Oedipus' charge of plotting with Teiresias to

overthrow him? - ANSWER✔✔-Why would he kill Oedipus, he has all the perks of his job with no

downsides




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