44
which statement best explains jocasta’s reaction when she realizes the truth?
a. she feels relieved to finally know the truth.
b. she is ashamed of the lies and runs from the self.
c. she understands that the prophecy has been fulfilled.
d. she is calm because she has already accepted the truth.

45.
which event most directly leads to oedipus discovering the truth about his parents?
a. solving the sphinx’s riddle
b. the messenger revealing that oedipus was adopted
c. the servant confessing the child on the mountainside
d. the death of king laius

46.
what is the most likely reason the thebans did not recognize oedipus as laius’s son?
a. the prophecy prevented them from learning the truth.
b. oedipus had been raised in another kingdom.
c. laius had described his son as much older.
d. the herdsman spread false information about him.

47.
which theme is best supported by oedipus’s attempt to avoid the prophecy?
a. humans can outsmart fate through determination.
b. attempts to escape destiny may actually ensure it happens.
c. leadership is earned through overcoming adversity.
d. violence is the only solution to solving complex problems.

48.
why does the author include details about the sphinx’s riddle?
a. to show that oedipus was naturally suspicious of riddles
b. to illustrate oedipus’s intelligence and worthiness as king
c. to compare oedipus to other greek heroes
d. to foreshadow oedipus’s later blindness

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44
which statement best explains jocasta’s reaction when she realizes the truth?
a. she feels relieved to finally know the truth.
b. she is ashamed of the lies and runs from the self.
c. she understands that the prophecy has been fulfilled.
d. she is calm because she has already accepted the truth.

45.
which event most directly leads to oedipus discovering the truth about his parents?
a. solving the sphinx’s riddle
b. the messenger revealing that oedipus was adopted
c. the servant confessing the child on the mountainside
d. the death of king laius

46.
what is the most likely reason the thebans did not recognize oedipus as laius’s son?
a. the prophecy prevented them from learning the truth.
b. oedipus had been raised in another kingdom.
c. laius had described his son as much older.
d. the herdsman spread false information about him.

47.
which theme is best supported by oedipus’s attempt to avoid the prophecy?
a. humans can outsmart fate through determination.
b. attempts to escape destiny may actually ensure it happens.
c. leadership is earned through overcoming adversity.
d. violence is the only solution to solving complex problems.

48.
why does the author include details about the sphinx’s riddle?
a. to show that oedipus was naturally suspicious of riddles
b. to illustrate oedipus’s intelligence and worthiness as king
c. to compare oedipus to other greek heroes
d. to foreshadow oedipus’s later blindness

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# Brief Explanations:
The question is about the inclusion of details about the Sphinx's riddle in the context of Oedipus. Option B states that it is to illustrate Oedipus's intelligence and worthiness as king. Solving the Sphinx's riddle showcases Oedipus's intellectual ability, which is a key aspect of his character as a king, making this option the most logical. Option A is incorrect as there's no indication of natural suspicion of riddles. Option C is incorrect as the focus is on Oedipus's own intelligence, not comparison to others. Option D is incorrect as the riddle - solving doesn't foreshadow his later blindness.
# Answer:
B. To illustrate Oedipus’s intelligence and worthiness as king

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