Sophomore Doherty english final

In Oedipus the king part 1, who is the blind prophet

Tiresias

In Oedipus the king part 1, Oedipus' adoptive parents are

Polybus and Merope

In Oedipus the king part 1, Oedipus' birth parents are

Laius and Jocasta

In Oedipus the king part 1, Oedipus' brother-in-law is

Creon

In Oedipus the king part 1, Oedipus' birth city is

Thebes

T OR F: In Oedipus the King part 1, in the opening moments of the play, Oedipus comes out of his palace to address the whole of Thebes which he had called to assembly at his gates.

false

T OR F: In Oedipus the king part 1, the plague is so bad that the crops and cattle are diseased.

true

T OR F: In Oedipus the king part 1, Sophocles compares Thebes to a ship.

true

T OR F: In Oedipus the king part 1, The Theban people think that Oedipus is first among them because he alone was able to solve the Sphinx's riddle.

true

T OR F: In Oedipus the king part 1, The people of Thebes worried that it would be said of Oedipus that his reign began in a secure high position but later fell to ruin.

true

T OR F: In Oedipus the king part 1, Oedipus' tragic flaw is empathy.

false

T OR F: In Oedipus the king part 1, Oedipus unknowingly begins to set up a future personal catastrophe by stating publicly that he will find and punish the true murderer of King Laius.

true

T OR F: In Oedipus the king part 1, Oedipus states that whoever is hiding the murderer's identity will be beheaded.

false

T OR F: In Oedipus the king part 1, When Oedipus says, "I will fight in his defense as for my father," he is referring to the bringing to justice of Laius' killer and it is ironic because he is fighting in defense of his father and doesn't realize it.

true

T OR F: In Oedipus the king part 1, The one and only clue the crowd can offer about the identity of the killer is that it is generally believed that the King was killed by "a certain wayfarer".

false

T OR F: In Oedipus the king part 1, Teiresias tells Oedipus that Oedipus is the killer, but Teiresias does not say anything to Oedipus about the fact that Oedipus has killed his father and married his mother.

false

T OR F: In Oedipus the king part 1, Teiresias believes that sometimes it's better not to know the truth.

true

T OR F: In Oedipus the King part 1, after hearing all that Tiresias has to say, the Chorus accepts that Oedipus is the killer.

false

T OR F: In Oedipus the King part 1, the Chorus thinks that Oedipus may have made an unreasoned accusation against Creon in a moment of anger.

true

T OR F: In Oedipus the King part 1, Creon argues that it is illogical to think that he would try to usurp Oedipus' throne because Oedipus will soon be thrown out of power when the proof arrives that he is the killer, and so Creon will get the throne then.

false

T OR F: In Oedipus the king part 1, Jocasta and the Chorus insist that Oedipus only banish Creon and not kill him because there is no proof.

true

T OR F: In Oedipus the King, part 1, Oedipus begins to "see" the truth when he hears Jocasta say that Laius was killed at the crossroads.

true

T OR F: In Oedipus the King, part 1, once Oedipus realizes that he is the killer of the king, he immediately makes the connection that the prophecy he had once been told about himself has come true.

false

T OR F: In Oedipus the King part 1, Oedipus's one reason to hope that he might not be the killer rests in the story the shepherd witness will tell when he arrives.

true

T OR F: In Oedipus the King, part 1, by the end of Part I, the Chorus does not want the prophecy to be true, and yet they need the prophecy to be true in order to retain their faith.

true

T OR F: In Oedipus the King part 1, by the end of Part I, Jocasta still believes that the prophecy of her child has not come true.

true

T OR F: In Oedipus the king part 1, A Greek tragedy is comprised of a series of causally related events (one causes the other) stemming from the protagonist's own actions that lead to a downfall.

true

In Oedipus the King, part 1, which of the following quotes least relates to the theme of blindness?

"It is not fate that I should be your ruin..." -Teiresias

In Oedipus the King, part 1, which of the following quotes does not involve a deliberate use of dramatic irony?

"And I as a thirdsman to you, am rated as equal of you two." - Creon

In Oedipus the King, part 1, based on your understanding of the characters below and the role each played in the development of the plot, which of the following characters best represents knowledge?

Teiresias

In Oedipus the King, part 1, a central idea of Oedipus the King concerns how difficult it is for humans to

face the truth about themselves

In Oedipus the King, part 1, referring to Oedipus' solution of the Sphinx's riddle, Teiresias says, "It is this very luck that has destroyed you." This statement illustrates which premise of Greek tragedy?

Humans fall through their own actions

In Oedipus the King, part 1, Oedipus claims that Teiresias could not really be a prophet because he:

did not solve the Sphinx's riddle

In Oedipus the King, part 1, Jocasta's faith in Oedipus' innocence primarily stems from her

not knowing that the infant Oedipus was saved

In Oedipus the King, part 1, The main conflict of the play is an:

internal conflict within Oedipus

T OR F: In Oedipus the King, part 2, As Part II opens, Jocasta is begging the men of Thebes to free her from the curse.

false

T OR F: In Oedipus the King, part 2, the first messenger to appear in Part II has come to tell Oedipus that Polybus has died.

true

T OR F: In Oedipus the King, part 2, the first messenger is the man who gave Oedipus to his adoptive parents when he was a baby.

true

T OR F: In Oedipus the King, part 2, the herdsman had already been summoned to give his eyewitness account of the circumstances of Laius' murder.

true

T OR F: In Oedipus the King, part 2, the herdsman happens to also be the person who brought the infant Oedipus to the mountain top.

true

T OR F: In Oedipus the King, part 2, Oedipus asks Jocasta directly whether she was the mother of the baby.

false

T OR F: In Oedipus the King, part 2, another messenger delivers two pieces of news: that Jocasta hanged herself and that Oedipus blinded himself with the sword he was going to use to kill Jocasta.

false

T OR F: In Oedipus the King, part 2, Oedipus blinds himself because there is nothing sweet for him to see anymore

true

T OR F: In Oedipus the King, part 2, Oedipus' self-blinding symbolizes the reversal he has undergone from external to internal sight.

true

T OR F: In Oedipus the King, part 2, after his self-blinding, Oedipus wants to leave his household because he, himself, had previously cursed whichever house was harboring the killer.

true

T OR F: In Oedipus the King, part 2, among those Oedipus blames for his terrible fall are Apollo, the person who rescued him from the mountaintop as an infant, and his Corinthian parents for not telling him he was adopted.

false

T OR F: In Oedipus the King, part 2, Oedipus begs Creon to care for both his sons and his daughters.

false

T OR F: In Oedipus the King, part 2, According to the chorus, Oedipus represents the dangers of relying on the gods for help.

false

T OR F: In Oedipus the King, part 2, Creon tells Oedipus that, though Oedipus thought he was master of many things, this mastery did not last.

true

T OR F: In Oedipus the King, part 2, The chorus concludes with a warning not to count anyone happy until they have reached the final limit of their life.

true

In Oedipus the King, part 2, a central issue of Oedipus the King concerns the:

acceptance of destiny

In Oedipus the King, part 2, the personality traits that determine Oedipus' actions throughout the play are:

stubbornness and perseverance

In Oedipus the King, part 2, Oedipus refuses to return to Corinth with the messenger, saying, "I will never come near my parent:

This statement is ironic because he:

killed Lauis and married Jocasta

In Oedipus the King, part 2, the messenger's ignorance of which fact lends dramatic irony to his meeting with Oedipus and Jocasta

Laius was the father of Oedipus

In Oedipus the King, part 2, Jocasta reveals that she knows the truth about Oedipus when she:

discourages Oedipus from summoning the herdsman

In Oedipus the King, part 2, Oedipus finally learns his full identity as a result of which action?

threatening to kill the herdsman

In Oedipus the King, part 2, Oedipus blinds himself immediately following

Jocasta's suicide

In Oedipus the King, part 2, at the end of the play, Oedipus becomes like Teiresias, in his blindness and his

knowledge of the truth

In Oedipus the King, part 2, what is the reaction of the chorus after Oedipus discovers his true identity?

pity and despair

In Oedipus the King, part 2, By asking Creon to let him return to the mountain of Cithaeron, Oedipus hopes to:

carry out his fate by dying in the manner his parents intended

In the myth of Sisyphus, Camus wrote "The Myth of Sisyphus" to explain which main idea?

Regardless of one's personal fate, conscious ownership of it can bring happiness.

In the myth of Sisyphus, the word "absurd" in Existentialist thought means

Purposeless or meaningless

In the myth of Sisyphus, according to Camus, Oedipus' story is not tragic until

Oedipus is aware of the truth.

In the myth of Sisyphus, which statement of Oedipus' does Camus find remarkable?

All is well.

In the myth of Sisyphus, Sisyphus's "moment of consciousness" is

When he walks down the mountain.

In the myth of Sisyphus, Camus concludes that 'One must imagine Sisyphus

happy

In Julius Caesar Act 1, in Scene I, what do Flavius and Marullus want the commoners to do?

Break up, move along, and ignore Caesar's victory.

In Julius Caesar Act 1, what is the Soothsayer's advice to Caesar?

"Beware the Ides of March."

In Julius Caesar Act 1, explain the difference between the views of Caesar held by Cassius and Brutus.

Cassius openly wants Caesar out of power. Brutus loves Caesar but recognizes his flaws and thinks about the state of his countrymen.

In Julius Caesar Act 1, Caesar gives his thoughts about Cassius. What does he say?

"He has a lean and hungry look; He thinks too much. Such men are dangerous."

In Julius Caesar Act 1, What is Casca's explanation of Caesar's sad look?

He really wants the crown, but the crowd cheered when he refused it.

In Julius Caesar Act 1, at the end of Scene II, Cassius makes plans. What plans does he make? Why?

He is going to forge notes to Brutus from several citizens in order to help

In Julius Caesar Act 1, Casca says, "For I believe they are portentous things/Unto the climate that they point upon." What does he mean?

He thinks the "unnatural" sights he has seen are signs of tragedy about to unfold in his country.

In Julius Caesar Act 1, Why does Cassius want Brutus to join the conspiracy?

Brutus is well thought of by the people. If he supported the conspiracy, the conspirators would be in better favor with the people following the assassination.

In Julius Caesar Act 1, who said, "I had as lief not be as live to be in awe of such a thing as I myself."

Cassius

In Julius Caesar Act 1, who said, "I love the name of honor more than I fear death."

Brutus

In Julius Caesar Act 1, who said, "I will set this foot of mine as far as who goes farthest."

Casca

In Julius caesar Act 2, to what decision does Brutus come in his orchard? Why?

Brutus decides to kill Caesar because he fears if Caesar becomes king that the power will corrupt his mind and he will abuse the power.

In Julius caesar Act 2, what does Lucius give to Brutus in Scene I?

Lucius gives Brutus a letter from Cassius that is addressed from another person.

In Julius Caesar Act 2, what does the letter that Lucius gives Brutus saying?

The letter urges Brutus to take action against Caesar, interpreting the words "speak, strike, redress" as a call to action

In Julius Caesar Act 2, why doesn't Brutus want to swear an oath with the conspirators?

he believes that they are honorable men and they do not need to swear an oath to display their loyalty.

In Julius Caesar Act 2, for what reason does Metellus Cimber want Cicero to join the conspiracy?

he has a large following of people who will do whatever he says.

In Julius Caesar Act 2, Brutus is against including Cicero and against killing Mark Antony. Why?

Brutus believes that Cicero will not follow orders that are given to him, and he believes that killing Antony will make them look like murderers and not healers of Rome. He also believes that Antony will have no power without Caesar.

In Julius Caesar Act 2, why did Brutus say, "Render me worthy of this noble wife!"

Brutus feels like Portia is so noble to him, even when he won't tell her about the conspiracy because she is concerned about him

In Julius Caesar Act 2, what does Calpurnia try to convince Caesar of?

She tries to convince Caesar that her dreams are omens of tragedy and that he shouldn't go to the Senate meeting.

In Julius Caesar Act 2, Caesar yields to Calpurnia's wishes at first. Why does he change his mind and decide to go to the Senate meeting?

Decius reinterprets Calpurnia's dream to entice Caesar to go to the meeting.

In Julius Caesar Act 2, what does the note Artemidorus wants to give to Caesar say?

It warns Caesar about the conspiracy and names the conspirators.

In Julius Caesar Act 3, what is ironic about the timing of Caesar's murder (in relation to the preceding events)?

He is destroyed just after proclaiming his magnificence and indestructibility.

-as permanant of the nothern star

In Julius Caesar Act 3, in the moments following Caesar's death, what do the conspirators proclaim to justify their deed?

"Liberty! Freedom! Tyranny is dead!"

In Julius Caesar Act 3, Antony's servant brings a message to Brutus. What does he say?

Antony praises Brutus for being honest and requests to be able to safely see Brutus to hear why Caesar was murdered.

In Julius Caesar Act 3, Antony wants to speak at Caesar's funeral. What reaction does Brutus have? Cassius?

Brutus agrees, but Cassius thinks it is dangerous to let Antony speak to the people because it may persuade the people against the conspirators.

In Julius Caesar Act 3, under what conditions will Antony speak at the funeral?

He must not blame the conspirators, admit he speaks by their permission, and speak last, after Brutus.

In Julius Caesar Act 3, what did Brutus say to the people at the funeral?

He told them the assassination was the only logical way to do the best thing for the people.

In Julius Caesar Act 3, what did Antony say to the people at the funeral in his famous "Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears" speech?

He contradicts the accusations made by the conspirators of treason and demands that they be put to death for Caesar's murder.

In Julius Caesar Act 3, why did Brutus and Cassius flee Rome?

Their lives were in danger after Antony's remarks at the funeral.

In Julius Caesar, what is the point of Act III Scene II?

It encourages sympathy for Marc Antony.

In Julius Caesar Act 4, what did Antony, Octavius, and Lepidus gather to discuss?

They were deciding which Romans should live or die. They wanted to eliminate anyone who could cause them trouble.

In Julius Caesar Act 4, to what does Antony compare Lepidus?

He compares him to his own horse and calls him an animal to be trained and used.

In Julius Caesar Act 4, what problem has developed between Cassius and Brutus? How is it resolved?

Cassius was offended that Brutus did not seriously consider his letters on behalf of Lucius Pella. Brutus said Cassius should not have written on behalf of such a man and he goes on to accuse Cassius of accepting bribes himself. It is resolved (after a great deal of name-calling and threats to fight) by the end of their conversation. Brutus basically holds to his position and lets Cassius talk himself out.

In Julius Caesar Act 4, what news did Messala bring to Brutus?

Antony, Octavius and Lepidus have had a hundred Senators killed and that Portia also is dead.