Unmasking the Mask

Which of the following is a face covering or a reference to the face and one's expression?

• Muse

• Task

• Mask

• Shawl

What are the oldest masks made of?

• Cypress

• Oak

• Plaster

• Stone

Why did Ancient Greek actors wear a mask?

• To easily switch between characters

• To stop the spread of a virus

• To scare war enemies

• To hide their faces

Where were the oldest masks found?

• Egypt

• Greece

• The Judean Hills of Israel

• New York

How old are the oldest masks?

• 100 years

• 2,000 years

• 9,000 years

• 12,000 years

What were the oldest masks used for?

• Safety

• Security

• Ceremony

• Health

What is the oldest surviving theatre tradition?

• Greek Theatre

• Kabuki

• Noh

• Gurning

What does Noh mean?

• Nothing

• The Force

• Focus

• Talent or ability

The golden age of Greek theatre was 500-300 BC?

• True

• False

What are the names of the comedy and tragedy mask characters?

• Arianna & Gaga

• Thalia & Melpomene

• Clio & Calliope

• Shakira & J. Lo