Ancient Greek Drama and Theater Quiz

What type of Greek play was serious with a moral lesson?

• Tragedy

• Comedy

• Romance

• Action

What type of Greek play told stories of everyday life and made fun of Greek celebrities?

• Tragedy

• Comedy

• Romance

• Action

Greek theater began as part of a festival celebrating what Greek god?

• Zeus

• Athena

• Apollo

• Dionysus

What was the open area where the actors performed called?

• Stands

• Skene

• Orchestra

• Chorus

True or False: Some of the most famous Greek actors were women.

• TRUE

• FALSE

• Not mentioned

• Cannot be determined

What was the group of performers near the front of the stage that would chant or sing called?

• Stands

• Skene

• Orchestra

• Chorus

Which of the following was a special effect used in Greek theater?

• Sound effects for things like rain and thunder

• Wheeled platforms to roll out dead heroes

• Cranes to make actors appear to be flying

• All of the above

What was the building behind the orchestra called?

• Stands

• Skene

• Orchestra

• Chorus

True or False: The actors often wore masks that helped to identify the character.

• TRUE

• FALSE

• Not mentioned

• Cannot be determined

What type of Greek play usually told the story of a hero who would meet his doom because of pride?

• Tragedy

• Comedy

• Romance

• Action