5 Written Questions

1. the Messenger refers to himself as the ________ of Oedipus
2. verb / to enact or establish a law; to decree or give orders for
3. spirit of the times
4. a retelling of past events to provide the background of a person; often significant to the play
5. the Chorus's recap or commentary on the previous scene

5 Matching Questions

1. tragic flaw
2. tragic hero
3. swollen foot
4. setting
5. simile

1. a a characteristic that leads to a decline in success or happiness
2. b comparison of 2 dissimilar things using "like" or "as"
3. c the literal translation of the name "Oedipus"; displays foreshadowing and irony
4. d time, place, physical details, or circumstances in which a situation occurs
5. e a great or virtuous character in a dramatic tragedy who is destined for downfall, suffering, or defeat

5 Multiple Choice Questions

1. noun / a state of pain, distress, or grief; misery
   1. conflict
   2. afflictions
   3. compunction
   4. supplication
2. the person who initially gives the baby (Oedipus) to the shepherd to get rid of
   1. Hamartia
   2. Laius
   3. Jocasta
   4. ordain
3. the voice of the common people; provides a "call and response" commentary on emotions and events that just took place in the previous scene
   1. Chorus
   2. Laius
   3. Choragos
   4. Hubris
4. adjective / wise or judicious in practical affairs
   1. ordain
   2. prudent
   3. Parados
   4. Creon
5. a problem or dilemma that a person must overcome
   1. conflict
   2. tone
   3. ordain
   4. contagion

5 True/False Questions

1. exile → What does Oedipus declare as the punishment for the murderer of King Laius?

   True        False

2. compunction → noun / a feeling of anxiety caused by regret for doing wrong or causing pain; remorse

   True        False

3. tragedy → Oedipus's brother-in-law; a man of logic and reason; accused by Oedipus for wanting the throne for himself

   True        False

4. theme → a frequently recurring idea; a meaningful element or message in a work

   True        False

5. foreshadowing → author drops subtle hints about plot developments to come later in the story

   True        False