Test Your Knowledge of Oedipus Rex
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Who does Oedipus seek advice from to uncover the cause of the curse in Thebes?

  • The blind prophet Tiresias (correct)
  • His wife
  • The previous king Laius
  • His brother-in-law Creon

    • What shocking revelation does a messenger from Corinth bring to Oedipus during the investigation?

  • Jocasta, Oedipus' wife, has been unfaithful
  • Oedipus is not the true king of Thebes
  • Polybus is not Oedipus' real father (correct)
  • Creon is plotting against Oedipus

    • What does the oracle foretell about the murderer of Laius?

  • The murderer is a woman
  • The murderer is from outside of Thebes
  • The murderer is someone close to Oedipus (correct)
  • The oracle does not mention the murderer

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