Greek Play Quiz

What are the four major qualities of a Greek drama?

• Protagonist, Antagonist, Foil, Sidekick
• Theme, Mood, Tone, Symbolism
• Setting, Conflict, Resolution, Climax
• Plot (Mythos), Character (Ethos), Thought (Dianoia), Language (Lexis)

On what events were the tragedies based?

• Historical events
• Mythological events
• Biographical events
• Fictional events

What were the two major types of plays performed in ancient Greece?

• Dramas and musicals
• Satires and farces
• Epics and sonnets
• Tragedies and comedies

How many people generally participated in a Greek play?

• Only actors
• Solo performer
• Chorus and actors
• Chorus and orchestra

What is hubris and how does it contribute to the downfall of the protagonist in Greek drama?

• A type of ancient Greek weapon; it leads to their defeat in battle
• Excessive pride or arrogance; it leads them to defy the gods or fate, resulting in their tragic fate
• A type of ancient Greek clothing; it leads to their social downfall
• A form of ancient Greek government; it leads to their exile

How does catharsis function in Greek drama?

• A type of Greek dance
• A form of ancient Greek currency
• The emotional purification or purgation that the audience experiences through the vicarious experience of the protagonist's suffering
• A type of ancient Greek food

What is catharsis?

• A type of ancient Greek food
• The emotional purification or purgation that the audience experiences through the vicarious experience of the protagonist's suffering
• A form of ancient Greek currency
• A type of Greek dance

Who was Sophocles?

• A Greek sculptor
• A Roman emperor
• A Greek philosopher
• A Greek playwright

Who is Apollo?

• A minor deity in ancient Greece
• A major deity in ancient Greece, associated with music, prophecy, poetry, and healing
• A renowned Greek playwright
• A famous Greek philosopher

What were some of Sophocles' literary accomplishments?

• Painting famous murals
• Writing many tragedies, including 'Oedipus Rex' and 'Antigone'
• Writing many comedies
• Inventing the Greek alphabet