Oedipus Rex First Part Quiz Study Guide
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Where does the story take place?
The city of Thebes
Is Thebes suffering or flourishing in the beginning of the story?
It is suffering.
What is happening in Thebes that makes it suffering?
Women are dying to childbirth, crops are failing, people are dying from the plague, and babies are stillborn.
Who comes the kingdom to ask Oedipus for help?
A group of priests
Who is the king?
Oedipus
What does Oedipus save them from?
The tyranny of the terrible Sphinx
Who’s Creon?
Oedipus’ brother in law
Where does Oedipus send Creon?
to the Oracle of Apollo
Before Oedipus arrived to Thebes, who was the King before him?
Laius
Who is Oedipus’ father?
Laius
What happens to Laius?
He is killed
Who kills Laius?
Oedipus
Does Oedipus realize that he killed Laius?
No
Who does Oedipus marry when he becomes king?
He marries Laius’ widowed wife, Jocasta.
Who is Jocasta?
Oedipus’ Mother
According to the oracle, what needs to happen to get the plaque lifted from the city?
They must find who the person was who killed Laius and they must be punished.
What do they discover about the location of the murderer?
That they are still living in Thebes
What does Oedipus order the people of Thebes to do?
Give any information about the murderer.
Who helps Oedipus to investigate?
A blind prophet named Tiresias
What does Tiresias refuse to tell Oedipus?
His prophetic visions
What does Oedipus blame Tiresias for?
Playing a part in Laius’ death.
What does Tiresias accuse Oedipus of?
Being the murderer of Laius.
What does Oedipus think that Tiresias and Creon will do together?
Try to overthrow him.
What does Oedipus try to do with Creon after the conversation with Tiresias?
He wants to banish or execute him
What does Jocasta think she did with her son?
She thought she left him to die on the mountains.
Where was Laius killed?
At a triple-crossroad
What did Oedipus do at the triple crossroad?
He fought and killed several people and one of the people fit the description of Laius.