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- 1. Multiple ChoiceSophocles is credited as being the first actorTrueFalse
- 2. Multiple ChoiceGreek theatre masks were created solely for entertainment purposes:TrueFalse
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWomen roles in Greek theatre were always played by women.FalseTrue
- 4. Multiple Choice
What area is show in red?OrchestraParadosSkeneTheatron - 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat part of the Greek theatre is the blank box on?SkeneTheatronParadosOrchestra
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWho was the Greek god of theater?DionysusThespisZeusSophocles
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWho was the first actor?DionysusThespisSatyrDithyramb
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWho wrote Oedipus?HomerShakespeareSophoclesDonald Trump
- 9. Multiple Choice
This ensemble of people performed in unison.
Greek Group
Large Chorus
Greek Salad
Greek Chorus
- 10. Multiple Choice
How do actors show multiple characters?
Stand at different levels
Face different directions
Change their mask
Announce their new character name before speaking
- 11. Multiple Choice
What is the order that Greek theatre developed?
Greek Chorus, Two Actors, One Actor, Three Actors
Greek Chorus, One Actor, Two Actors, Three Actors
One Actor, Greek Chorus, Three Actors, Two Actors
Three Actors, Two Actors, One Actor, Greek Chorus
- 12. Multiple Choice
As more actors took the stage, the Greek Chorus became smaller.
True
False
- 13. Multiple Choice
"Oedipus Rex" is a perfect example of:
tragedy
comedy
the dangers of online dating
farce
- 14. Multiple ChoiceAn emotional cleansingcatharsisskenein medias resstrophe
- 15. Multiple ChoiceAristotole says tragedy must elicitno emotionlaughter and tearsanger and tearspity and fear
- 16. Multiple Choiceexcessive prideskenehubrisparadoscatharsis
- 17. Multiple ChoiceHamartia meansjusticehopetragic flawprophecy
- 18. Multiple ChoiceTragedy gets its name from the Greek practice of:Writing sad plays: Tragedy means sadThe sacrifice of goats to honor ZeusThe sacrifice of chickens to honor DionysosThe sacrifice of goats to honor Dionysos
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhat was Deus ex Machina?God out of the machine- when the hero was in danger, a god would be lowered in a crane to solve the problem.A stage device involving a trap door for appearing and disappearingAn Athenian acting troupeLatin words that have nothing to do with the Greeks
- 20. Multiple ChoiceThe Greek word "theatron" means:Performance spaceActing placeSeeing placePerformance place
- 21. Multiple Choice
Why did the ancient Greeks wear masks?
To allow actors to play more than one character
To project the actors' voices to the audience
To allow the audience to better see the emotions and facial expressions
All of these
- 22. Multiple Choice
What were the genres of Greek theatre?
Comedy, tragedy, history
Comedy, tragedy, satyr
Comedy and tragedy
Comedy, tragedy, musical
- 23. Multiple Choice
The amphitheater was in the shape of a....
Square
Semi-circle
Circle
Wedge
- 24. Multiple Choice
What are the 6 elements of tragedy?
Plot, character, thought, diction, sing, spectacle
Harmatia, character, thought, metaphors, sing, spectacle
anagnorisis, character, harmatia, peripeteia, sing, spectacle
- 25. Multiple Choice
Which Philosopher created The Poetics, a guide on how to make a GOOD tragedy?
Plato
Socrates
Aristotle
Aristophanes
- 26. Multiple Choice
Which Greek Hero killed own father and married his mother?
Perseus
Lysistrata
Jason
Oedipus
- 27. Multiple Choice
Theatre's origins can be traced back to....
myths
folklore
rituals
all of the above
- 28. Multiple Choice
What is the MOST important element of tragedy according to Aristotle?
Character
Plot
Theme
Spectacle
- 29. Multiple Choice
According to Aristotle, what is the LEAST important element of plot?
Theme
Spectacle
Plot
Characters
- 30. Multiple Choice
Who is responsible for executing the DICTION of a play (according to Aristotle)?
Playwright
Actors
Audience
Crew
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