Most Important MCQs about Oedipus Rex

Q.21    Who are Oedipus’ real parents?

a)      Polybus and Merope

b)      Laius and Jocasta

c)      Creon and Eurydice

d)      Zeus and Hera

Q.22    What does Oedipus accuse Creon of?

a)      Stealing his throne

b)      Treason and conspiracy

c)      Murder

d)      Witchcraft

Q.23  Which character serves as the voice of reason and tries to calm Oedipus down?

a)      Jocasta

b)      Creon

c)      Teiresias

d)      The chorus

Q.24  Why does Oedipus leave Corinth originally?

a)      To find his parents

b)      To avoid fulfilling the prophecy

c)      To seek adventure

d)      To become king

Q.25  Who confirms Oedipus’ true parentage?

a)      Creon

b)      Teiresias

c)      The shepherd

d)      The messenger

Q.26  What is Oedipus’ tragic flaw?

a)      Cowardice

b)      Hubris (excessive pride)

c)      Greed

d)      Envy

Q.27  What was the prophecy given to Laius?

a)      He would conquer many lands

b)      He would be killed by his own son

c)      He would die in battle

d)      He would become a god

Q.28  How does Oedipus become the king of Thebes?

a)      By inheritance

b)      By solving the Sphinx’s riddle

c)      By defeating Laius in battle

d)      By marrying Jocasta

Q.29  What does the name “Oedipus” mean?

a)      Swollen foot

b)      Mighty king

c)      Savior of Thebes

d)      Child of prophecy

Q.30  Who advises Oedipus to stop seeking the truth about his parentage?

a)      Creon

b)      Teiresias

c)      Jocasta

d)      The chorus

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