Greek Drama Quiz

Which god was honored by a festival in ancient Greece related to drama?

• Zeus

• Apollo

• Dionysus

• Hermes

What is the focus of a tragedy in Greek drama?

• Happy events

• Comical situations

• Sad or death occurrences

• Political events

Who was the earliest recorded playwright in Greek drama?

• Sophocles

• Euripides

• Thespis

• Aristophanes

What is a thespian?

• A playwright

• A musician

• A performer in theatre

• A director

How many actors played all the roles in a Greek play?

• Five

• Two

• Three

• Four

What role did the chorus play in Greek theatre?

• They were the main actors.

• They represented townspeople and commented on the action.

• They were responsible for lighting.

• They directed the play.

Who is the only extant playwright from the Hellenistic period?

• Sophocles

• Euripides

• Menander

• Aristophanes

What type of shoe did actors with comedic roles wear?

• Thick boots

• Thin soled shoes

• High heels

• Wooden clogs

What was the performance space in Greek theatre called?

• Stage

• Arena

• Orchestra

• Amphitheater

What term came to be applied to the whole area of theatron, orchestra, and skené?

• Stage

• Theatre

• Arena

• Amphitheater