Greek Theatre Quiz

In honor of which god were all Greek plays performed?

• Zeus

• Apollo

• Dionysus

• Hermes

What was Dionysus the god of?

• War

• Wisdom

• Love

• Inspired madness

Where were Greek plays always performed?

• Indoors

• Outdoors

• In temples

• In private homes

How many actors would portray many different parts in Greek theatre?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What was never shown on stage in Greek theatre?

• Comedy

• Violence

• Music

• Dance

What were the reasons that Greek theatrical masks were worn?

• Visibility, Acoustics, Several Roles

• Comfort, Style, Tradition

• Protection, Decoration, Status

• Warmth, Color, Size

Who was the first performer to step away from the chorus and deliver lines, considered the first actor?

• Thespis

• Sophocles

• Euripides

• Aristophanes

What was the "Orchestra" in Greek theatre design?

• The place where the spectators sat

• The building directly behind the stage

• The "dancing space" where chorus members would dance

• The paths in and out of the stage

Where was the "Skene" located in Greek theatre design?

• In front of the stage

• Behind the stage

• On the hillside

• In the orchestra

What were the "Parodos" in Greek theatre design?

• The paths in and out of the stage

• The place where the spectators sat

• The building directly behind the stage

• The "dancing space" where chorus members would dance