Oedipus

Question 1

Thebes

Answer 1

an ancient Egyptian city on the Nile River (setting)

Question 2

Altar

Answer 2

a raised platform on which sacrifices or gifts are offered in some religions

Question 3

Citizens

Answer 3

inhabitants of a city or town

Question 4

Laurel

Answer 4

evergreen branch used as a decoration in recognition f achievement

Question 5

Garlands

Answer 5

wreaths or circles of plants used as decoration

Question 6

Cadmus

Answer 6

the ancient founder of the city Thebes according to Greek mythology

Question 7

Wreathed

Answer 7

encircled or decorated

Question 8

Incense

Answer 8

a substance often used in religious ceremonies to produce a strong and pleasant smell when it is burned

Question 9

Hades

Answer 9

the home of the dead in Greek mythology and the Greek god of the underworld

Question 10

Surging

Answer 10

rolling as in waves

Question 11

Labour

Answer 11

childbirth

Question 12

Tribute

Answer 12

forced payment (often made by one ruler to another as a sign of dependence in times of war)

Question 13

Dramatis Personae

Answer 13

the ist of the characters in a play

Question 14

Yearn

Answer 14

to have an earnest or strong desire

Question 15

Menoeceus

Answer 15

the father of Jocasta and Creon

Question 16

Creon

Answer 16

the brother of Jocasta