Greek Theater quiz

What does the word theatron mean?

• a type of bird
• a form of transportation
• a place for viewing
• a place for eating

In order to be seen from the back of the theatron actors would do which of the following?

• Wear sunglasses
• Use sign language
• Whisper loudly
• Wear masks with exaggerated facial expressions

What would spectators bring to the theatron in order to see the action on the stage?

• gas lamps

• candles

• flashlights

• nothing

What type of special effects were used in the theatron?

• Pyrotechnics, animatronics, and puppetry
• Digital effects, holograms, and CGI
• Lighting effects, sound effects, and projections
• Masks, crane, and costumes

How would great battles and fights be shown at the theatron?

• By using holograms and virtual reality
• There were no great battles or fights shown

• Through interpretive dance only
• With live animals on stage

How were all the plays written for the theatron performances?

• The plays were generated by a computer program for the theatron performances.
• Theatrical directors wrote the plays for the theatron performances.
• The audience improvised the plays for the theatron performances.
• Playwrights wrote the plays as poems for the theatron performances.

What roles were women allowed to play at theatron performances?

• Women were not allowed to play any roles on stage.
• Women were allowed to play only lead roles
• Women were allowed to play only supporting roles
• Women were allowed to play only male roles

What was the orchestra of the theatron used for?

• Circular space for the chorus
• Triangular space for the chorus
• Square space for the chorus
• Rectangular space for the chorus

How were plays selected for theatron performances?

• Plays were selected randomly without any criteria.
• Plays were selected based on the weather forecast.
• Plays were selected by flipping a coin.
• Plays were selected based on what the person paying for the play wanted.

How much did it cost for audiences to watch a theatron performance?

• It did not cost anything.
• The cost varied depending on the day of the week.
• Audiences had to pay with food items.
• It cost 5 gold coins.