Oedipus

True of False: In the opening scene of Oedipus the King
Thebes has a plague upon it.



Oedipus' opinion of himself is that he is: A. The champion of Thebes
B. A mere mortal
C. All knowing




Oedipis is so famous because________________
answer: he solved the riddle of the sphinx



True or False: The priest considers Oedipus a god.



The significance of the crown Creon wears is that: A. it's made of laurel
B. it's in bloom
C. there are thorns upon it




The news Creon brings is that__________________
answer: the cause of the plague is the murder of Laius.



True or False: Blood must be spilled from the man who killed Laius to lift the
plague...