Athenian Theatrical Culture Quiz

What were the three genres of drama produced by the theatrical culture of Athens?

• Horror, Science Fiction, Fantasy

• Tragedy, Comedy, and Satyr play

• Action, Romance, Mystery

• Documentary, Musical, Western

What were the three genres of drama produced by the theatrical culture of Athens?

• Horror, Science Fiction, Fantasy

• Tragedy, Comedy, and Satyr play

• Action, Romance, Mystery

• Documentary, Musical, Western

Melpomene was the Muse of comedy (the laughing face), while Thalia was the Muse of tragedy (the weeping face).

• True

• False

• Rather Not Say

• Definitely Not

Just like prose and poetry, drama and satyr has quite the same structure and form.

• True

• False

• Rather Not Say

• Definitely Not

It originated from a Greek word meaning "action" which is derived from the verb meaning "to do” or “to act”.

• comedy

• satir

• tragedy

• drama

How were the actors in Athenian tragedies different from those in comedies?

• The actors in Athenian tragedies were not allowed to speak, while the actors in comedies had speaking roles

• The actors in Athenian tragedies were not trained in acting, while the actors in comedies were highly skilled

• The actors in Athenian tragedies were wearing masks and had a more serious and dramatic role, while the actors in comedies did not wear masks and had a more lighthearted and comedic role.

• The actors in Athenian tragedies were only men, while the actors in comedies were only women

What was the role of the chorus in Athenian tragic performances?

• The chorus in Athenian tragic performances were the main characters who drove the plot forward.

• The chorus in Athenian tragic performances served as a group of actors who sang, danced, and provided commentary on the events of the play.

• The chorus in Athenian tragic performances were responsible for designing the costumes and set for the play.

• The chorus in Athenian tragic performances were responsible for selling tickets and managing the audience.

How did the Athenian audience engage with tragic performances?

• The Athenian audience engaged with tragic performances by attending the theater and actively participating in the emotional and intellectual experience of the plays.

• The Athenian audience engaged with tragic performances by ignoring the plays and talking amongst themselves

• The Athenian audience engaged with tragic performances by staying at home and not attending the theater

• The Athenian audience engaged with tragic performances by watching the plays in silence without any emotional response

What were the major festivals where tragic plays were performed in Athens?

• The major festivals where tragic plays were performed in Athens were the City Dionysia and the Lenaia.

• The major festivals where tragic plays were performed in Athens were the Olympic Games and the Panathenaic Games.

• The major festivals where tragic plays were performed in Athens were the Thesmophoria and the Anthesteria.

• The major festivals where tragic plays were performed in Athens were the Saturnalia and the Lupercalia.

What impact did Athenian tragic drama have on later theatrical traditions?

• Later theatrical traditions completely rejected Athenian tragic drama

• Athenian tragic drama had a significant influence on later theatrical traditions, particularly in terms of its use of complex plots, character development, and emotional storytelling.

• Athenian tragic drama had no impact on later theatrical traditions

• Athenian tragic drama only influenced comedy, not serious theater