Q.11 Who is the god of prophecy and the sun in “Oedipus Rex”?
a) Apollo
b) Zeus
c) Hades
d) Hermes
Q.12 What is the ultimate cause of the plague in Thebes?
a) Disrespect to the gods
b) The unresolved murder of King Laius
c) The Sphinx’s curse
d) Creon’s betrayal
Q.13 What does Oedipus use to blind himself?
a) A sword
b) Fire
c) A dagger
d) Jocasta’s brooches
Q.14 Who is sent to the Oracle at Delphi to learn how to save Thebes?
a) Oedipus
b) Creon
c) Teiresias
d) Jocasta
Q.15 What is Oedipus’ reaction when he learns the truth about his birth and actions?
a) He flees Thebes
b) He blinds himself
c) He kills Creon
d) He curses the gods
Q.16 Who recognizes Oedipus as Laius’ killer first?
a) Creon
b) Teiresias
c) Jocasta
d) The chorus
Q.17 Where was Oedipus raised?
a) Corinth
b) Athens
c) Delphi
d) Sparta
Q.18 Who brings the news of Polybus’ death?
a) Creon
b) A messenger
c) Teiresias
d) Jocasta
Q.19 How does Jocasta react to the revelation of Oedipus’ true identity?
a) She curses him
b) She forgives him
c) She hangs herself
d) She flees the palace
Q.20 What is the main theme of “Oedipus Rex”?
a) Love and betrayal
b) Fate vs. free will
c) War and peace
d) Justice and revenge