WorksheetsGreek Theater
Total questions: 31
Worksheet time: 16mins
According to the passage, Greek theater began over how many years ago?
Over 2,500 years ago
Over 1,000 years ago
Over 500 years ago
Over 200 years ago
Who was the Greek god honored by the earliest Greek theater festivals?
Apollo
Dionysus
Zeus
Hermes
What do we call actors today in honor of the first actor, Thespis?
Thespians
Dramatists
Playwrights
Comedians
Which of the following is NOT a type of play mentioned in the passage?
A) Tragedy
B) Comedy
C) Satyr play
D) Romance
Name one of the important Greek playwrights mentioned in the passage.
Aeschylus
Homer
Plato
Herodotus
What is the meaning of the word 'theme' as discussed by Aristotle in The Poetics?
The idea or message of the play
The main character of the play
The setting of the play
The conflict in the play
The Greeks built their theaters on flat land to make it easier for the audience to see.
True
False
What was the purpose of the skene in Greek theater?
It was a small building where actors changed masks and represented the location of the play.
It was the area where the audience sat.
It was a platform used for musical performances.
It was a storage room for props and costumes.
What did the Greeks use to help give locations for the action of the play?
Scenery
Costumes
Music
Masks
Greek theater originally celebrated:
the god Dionysus
military victories
the Olympic Games
philosophical debates
The yearly festivals honoring Dionysus were attended by how many people?
About 15,000 people
About 1,000 people
About 100,000 people
About 500 people
The first actor is known as:
Thespis
Sophocles
Euripides
Aeschylus
Greek actors changed roles by:
changing masks
switching costumes only
using different voices only
leaving the stage and returning as a new character
Greek tragedies were written by:
Sophocles
Homer
Aristotle
Herodotus
Greek comedies were written by:
Aristophanes
Sophocles
Homer
Euripides
The type of play that made fun of Greek legends is known as:
Satyr play
Tragedy
Epic
Ode
The first known literary critic was who, and what book did he write about the theater of his time?
Aristotle, Poetics
Plato, Republic
Sophocles, Oedipus Rex
Euripides, Medea
The Greeks built their theaters in which location?
On hillsides
In city centers
Underground
On rooftops
The function of the orchestra in Greek drama was:
to provide a space for the chorus to sing and dance
to serve as the main stage for the actors
to house the musicians and instruments
to display props and scenery
The skene was:
a building at the back of a theater stage in ancient Greece
a type of ancient Greek musical instrument
a ceremonial robe worn by Greek actors
a festival celebrated in honor of Dionysus
Who were left as heirs to the throne of Thebes after Oedipus died?
Creon and Eteocles
Eteocles and Polynices
Creon and Polynices
Oedipus and Creon
What agreement did Eteocles and Polynices make about ruling Thebes?
Each would rule in alternate years
Eteocles would rule forever
Polynices would rule forever
Creon would rule instead
How did the twins decide who would rule Thebes first?
They flipped a coin.
They drew straws.
They fought a duel.
They asked an oracle.
Where did Polynices go after losing the coin flip?
He traveled to the enemy state of Argos.
He went to Thebes to claim the throne.
He sailed to Athens for refuge.
He returned to his father's kingdom.
Who did Polynices marry in Argos?
The daughter of the King of Argos.
The daughter of Oedipus.
The Queen of Thebes.
A priestess of Apollo.
What does Antigone want to do that Ismene is afraid of?
Antigone wants to bury their brother, which Ismene is afraid to do because it would break the law.
Antigone wants to leave Thebes, which Ismene is afraid to do because it would anger the gods.
Antigone wants to marry Haemon, which Ismene is afraid to do because of family conflict.
Antigone wants to challenge Creon for the throne, which Ismene is afraid to do because it would be dangerous.
Antigone is willing to die for her devotion to her brother.
True
False
What does Antigone mean when she says, 'You live to please the living; I will die for the dead'?
Antigone means that Ismene is concerned with pleasing those who are alive, while Antigone is willing to sacrifice herself to honor the dead (her brother).
Antigone means that she wants to please everyone, both the living and the dead.
Antigone means that she is afraid of dying and wants to avoid it at all costs.
Antigone means that Ismene should forget about their brother and focus on her own happiness.
Who does Ismene believe they should obey: the gods or their country?
Ismene believes they should obey their country.
Ismene believes they should obey the gods.
Ismene believes they should obey both equally.
Ismene believes they should obey neither.
Antigone believes she is right to defy Creon and bury her brother because she values family loyalty and divine law over the king's orders. Do you agree with Antigone's decision?
Yes, because she follows her moral and religious beliefs.
No, because she should obey the king's law.
Yes, because she wants to avoid punishment.
No, because her brother did not deserve burial.
According to Antigone, what would make her hate Ismene?
If Ismene betrayed her principles
If Ismene refused to help bury their brother
If Ismene supported Creon's law
If Ismene left Thebes
