Tragic Figures trivia
Tragic Figures Mini Quiz
Test your knowledge with these top questions!
Which challenge lets Oedipus become king of Thebes?
The Sphinx kills travelers who cannot answer its riddle; Oedipus solves it, and the grateful Thebans make Oedipus king.
In Hamlet, what does the ghost claim killed King Hamlet?
The ghost says Claudius poured a lethal liquid into the sleeping king's ear, secretly killing him.
Who kills Jay Gatsby near the end of The Great Gatsby?
George Wilson shoots Gatsby at the pool after Tom Buchanan identifies Gatsby as the owner of the yellow car that killed Myrtle.
Who is Jocasta to Oedipus in Oedipus Rex?
Jocasta first marries Laius, then unknowingly marries their abandoned son Oedipus.
In Hamlet, which plant does Ophelia link to remembrance?
Ophelia names rosemary for remembrance while distributing flowers after her father's death.
What crime does Oedipus investigate to end Thebes' plague in Oedipus Rex?
Apollo's oracle orders Thebes to find and punish Laius's killer to lift the city's pollution.
How does Jay Gatsby display his wealth to West Egg society?
Gatsby's lavish weekend parties draw crowds who often know little about their mysterious host.
What does Willy Loman plant in the backyard late in Death of a Salesman?
Willy Loman plants seeds at night, expressing a desperate wish to leave a living legacy.
What job does Willy Loman hold in Death of a Salesman?
Willy Loman sells goods across New England, but exhausting travel makes the salesman life increasingly difficult.
What does the green light across the bay symbolize for Jay Gatsby?
The light shines from Daisy's dock, turning a visible signal into Gatsby's symbol of longing and an imagined future.