Monday, November 8, 2010

Oedipus Review Questions!

1) What mountain does Oedipus both begin his life on and return to at the play's end?
2) On what mountain does Tiresias the prophet communicate with the gods?
3) What does the name 'Oedipus' translate to?
4) What does Oedipus use to blind himself at the play's end?
5) What is the name of the city that Oedipus was largely raised in?
6) What is the name of the city that the play took place in?
7) How did Oedipus first find out about the gods' prophecy?
8) How does Jocasta kill herself?
9) Why does Oedipus think Creon is conspiring against him?
10) What phrase makes Oedipus first think he might have killed Laius?
11) Which of Oedipus' daughters gets her own play written about her?
12) Who are the 'God' and 'Jesus' of the Greek gods?