Oedipus Vocab 1 Quiz

Which of the following is a synonym for "surging"?

• gushing

• containing

• restraining

• dwindling

Which of the following words is NOT a synonym for "citizens"?

• countrymen

• nationals

• aliens

• natives

Which of the following is NOT a synonym for "wreathed"?

• surrounded

• submerged

• encompassed

• encircled

Which word is NOT a synonym for "labour"?

• work

• toil

• slacken

• grind

Which word is NOT a synonym for "incense"?

• aroma

• fragrance

• scent

• stench

Which of the following words best completes this sentence:

The National 9/11 Memoiral and Museum in New York was built upon the site of the former twin towers as a ________ to those who lost their lives in the attack.

• altar

• laurel

• Thebes

• tribute

Which of the following words best completes this sentence:

The venue was decorated with lights, ivy __________ , and flowers that matched the bride's bouquet.

• garlands

• trees

• incense

• feathers

Which of the following words best completes this sentence:

He knelt down before the ________ and took a vow to never sacrifice his integrity ever again.

• Cadmus

• Hades

• garlands

• altar

Which of the following words best completes this sentence:

The logo is a white dove with gold borders, suspended from a royal crown and resting on a green _________ wreath.

• tribute

• laurel

• wreathed

• altar

In the play, ___________ is an ancient city in Greece and ____________ is its founder.

• Rome, Caesar

• Hades, Oedipus

• Thebes, Cadmus

• London, Shakespeare