Greek Theater Trivia

Who were the actors in Greek theater?

• Only men

• Men and women

• Only women

• Adults and children

What did the Chorus do during the performance?

• Act as individual characters

• Speak in unison during choral odes

• Perform acrobatics

• Conduct the orchestra

What were the unities of Greek theater?

• Unity of time, place, and action

• Unity of characters

• Unity of comedy and tragedy

• Unity of language

What type of amphitheater were Greek plays performed in?

• Indoor theaters

• Open-air theaters

• Stadiums

• Circuses

Why did actors wear masks in Greek theater?

• To disguise themselves

• To protect themselves from the sun

• To project their voices

• To see better in the bright sunlight

How did Greek theater handle violent action?

• Showed it on stage

• Acted out by the Chorus

• Messengers relayed the events

• Skipped those scenes

Why did the audience already know the story in Greek tragedies?

• To avoid spoilers

• To focus on the characters' emotions

• To criticize the playwright

• To follow the complicated plot

What were the awards given for in Greek theater?

• Best playwright

• Best actor

• Best costumes

• Best special effects

What did the Chorus represent in the play?

• The antagonist

• The protagonist

• The general population, represented by how they all moved and spoke in unison

• The playwright

Where did most of the action take place in Greek theater?

• On multiple sets

• Offstage

• On a raised platform

• In the audience