FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!

Oedipus the King Trivia Quiz

Good Luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by wanda6585. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
wanda6585

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
28,737

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
3 / 5

Plays
5447

Last 3 plays: krajack99 (4/5), Johnmcmanners (5/5), DeepHistory (4/5).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 5

1. Who are Oedipus' 'parents' in Corinth? Hint

Polybus and Merope

Helen and Menelaus

Jocasta and Laius

Hector and Andromache

NEXT>

Question 2 of 5

2. Where was Laius killed? Hint

A party in Corinth

Mt. Citheron

Where three roads meet

The palace at Thebes

NEXT>

Question 3 of 5

3. Who are Oedipus' daughters? Hint

Creon and Jocasta

Etocles and Apollo

Antigone and Ismene

Jocasta and Etocles

NEXT>

Question 4 of 5

4. Oedipus' wife is also his...?

Answer: (Relation.)

NEXT>

Question 5 of 5

5. Who said this,'Safe I am now. The truth in me is strong.'? Hint

Laius

Creon

Teiresias

Oedipus

(Optional) Create a Free FunTrivia ID to save the points you are about to earn:

Select a User ID:

Choose a Password:

Your Email:

Most Recent Scores

Apr 18 2024 : krajack99: 4/5
Apr 06 2024 : Johnmcmanners: 5/5
Mar 15 2024 : DeepHistory: 4/5

Score Distribution

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who are Oedipus' 'parents' in Corinth?

Answer: Polybus and Merope

2. Where was Laius killed?

Answer: Where three roads meet

3. Who are Oedipus' daughters?

Answer: Antigone and Ismene

4. Oedipus' wife is also his...?

Answer: mother

5. Who said this,'Safe I am now. The truth in me is strong.'?

Answer: Teiresias

Source: Author wanda6585

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor agony before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.

Related Quizzes

1. Gods of Greek Myths Easier
2. It's Always Darkest Before the Dawn Easier
3. Greek Gods Easier
4. The Life and Times of Perseus Easier
5. Exciting Greek Myths, Gods, and Heroes Easier
6. It's Greek To Me Easier
7. Nyx - Goddess of the Night Average
8. The Greek Mythology Name Finder Average
9. Heroes and Amazons Average
10. Does the Sun Have a Son? Average
11. The Times and Tales of Orpheus Average
12. Greek Heroes and Their Great Deeds Average

Referenced Topics

Humanities Greek Myth Men and Gods Greek Language Greeks: Famous & Historical

Other Destinations

Explore Other Quizzes by wanda6585

Go to Greek Myth Quizzes

More Men and Gods Quizzes

FunTrivia Homepage