Question 1

_____Which of the following statements is true?&#10;A) Greek Tragedy and Old Comedy were performed only at the City Dionysia Festival&#10;B) All surviving Old Comedy plays were written by Sophocles&#10;C) Unlike Greek Tragedy, Old Comedy was usually concerned with current issues&#10;D) Unlike Greek Tragedy, Old Comedy didn't use a chorus

Accepted Answer

Old Comedy was known for its satirical humor and social commentary, often targeting current political and social issues, while Greek Tragedy dealt with more mythological and epic themes. The City Dionysia Festival was a major venue for both Greek Tragedy and Old Comedy, but they were not exclusively performed there. Surviving Old Comedy plays were written by various playwrights, not just Sophocles. The use of a chorus was a key element in both Greek Tragedy and Old Comedy.

Question 2

_____ In Oedipus Rex Sophocles has fully defined the characters on all for levels of characterization

Accepted Answer

In "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles, while characters are well-developed, not all are fully defined on all four levels of characterization (physical description, action/behavior, inner thoughts/emotions, and speech). The focus is more on their actions and decisions within the context of the plot rather than detailed personal descriptions or inner thoughts for every character.

Question 3

_____ What function did the chorus serve in the Classical Greek theatre?&#10;A) Served as a group character to express opinion or give advice&#10;B) Expressed the author's point of view&#10;C) Served as the ideal spectator&#10;D) All of the above&#10;E) None of the above

Accepted Answer

The chorus in Classical Greek theatre served multiple functions: it acted as a group character offering opinions or advice, expressed the author's viewpoint, and represented the ideal spectator, reacting to the events of the play in a manner that mirrored how the audience might ideally respond.

Question 4

_____ Which did NOT write Roman comedy?&#10;A) Plautus&#10;B) Seneca&#10;C) Terence

Accepted Answer

Seneca did not write Roman comedy, he was a tragedian. Plautus and Terence were both famous Roman playwrights who wrote comedic plays.

Question 5

_____ During the Middle Ages, the movement from Liturgical to Vernacular religious drama saw performances of drama move outside of the church and into larger community spaces

Accepted Answer

During the Middle Ages, the movement from Liturgical to Vernacular religious drama did see performances of drama move outside of the church and into larger community spaces.

Question 6

_____Hrosvitha, a nun, is credited as the first female dramatist

Accepted Answer

Hrosvitha, a nun from Gandersheim Abbey in Germany, is widely regarded as the first female dramatist. She lived in the early tenth century and wrote religious plays in Latin that were performed at the abbey.

Question 7

_____ Which refers to the main acting space of a Classical Greek theatre?&#10;A) Eccyclema&#10;B) Orchestra&#10;C) Skene&#10;D) Chiton

Accepted Answer

The orchestra was the circular playing space at the center of the amphitheater in Ancient Greek theatre where most of the action took place. A is incorrect because the eccyclema was a wheeled platform used to reveal interior scenes to the audience. C is incorrect because the skene was a building located behind the orchestra used as a backdrop for actors, and D is incorrect because a chiton was a long tunic worn by actors in Ancient Greek theatre.

Question 8

__________ Because of the three actor rule, the actor playing Oedipus also played which of the following parts?&#10;A) Jocasta&#10;B) Creon&#10;C) The Shepherd&#10;D) All of the above&#10;E) None of the above

Accepted Answer

In ancient Greek theater, the three actor rule meant that only three actors played all the speaking roles. However, the actor playing Oedipus would not have played another major role like Creon or Jocasta, as these characters interact with Oedipus. The Shepherd is a minor role and could be played by a different actor.

Question 9

_____ Which is NOT a writer of Classical Greek tragedy?&#10;A) Aeschylus&#10;B) Aristophanes&#10;C) Euripides&#10;D) Sophocles

Accepted Answer

Aristophanes is a writer of Greek Old Comedy, which is a different genre of Greek drama than tragedy. Aeschylus, Euripides, and Sophocles are all writers of Classical Greek tragedy.

Question 10

_____All drama of the medieval period was of a religious nature

Accepted Answer

Medieval drama included not only religious plays, like the mystery and morality plays, but also secular dramas such as farces and folk plays.

Question 11

_____ Greek theatrical contest rules restricted the number of speaking actors to 3 for each playwright, but did not restrict the number of characters each of those actors could play

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ Greek theatrical contest rules restricted the...

Question 12

_____ Greek theatrical performances were offered at each of the many different religious festivals honoring various Greek gods

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ Greek theatrical performances were offered at...

Question 13

_____ To show the corpses in a Greek play, the &#34;eccyclema&#34; was lowered from the roof of the &#34;skene&#34;

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ To show the corpses in a...

Question 14

_____ Like religious play, morality plays treated biblical or saintly characters

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ Like religious play, morality plays treated...

Question 15

_____ The trade guilds were responsible for providing:&#10;A) The pageant wagon and its equipment&#10;B) All the performers&#10;C) A supervisor to oversee the production&#10;D) All of the above&#10;E) None of the above&#10;True/False

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ The trade guilds were responsible for...

Question 16

_____ As variety entertainments diminished in popularity, Roman tragedy grew in popularity

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ As variety entertainments diminished in popularity,...

Question 17

_____ Like the Greek theatre which influenced it, the Roman theatre used a chorus to perform songs between the episodes

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ Like the Greek theatre which influenced...

Question 18

_____ Which of the following statements is true?&#10;A) All surviving Roman comedies are adaptations of Greek plays&#10;B) All surviving Roman comedies are based on Roman myths&#10;C) All surviving Roman comedies are concerned with social or political satire

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ Which of the following statements is...

Question 19

_____ Which statement best describes the medieval convention of &#34;mansion and platea&#34; staging?&#10;A) The platea was treated as undifferentiated stage space that might be used as an extension of any particular location that a mansion represented&#10;B) The mansion stood for one of the stations of the cross and the platea always stood for heaven&#10;C) The platea was a symbolic device by which the audience could easily recognize the specific character who wore it and the mansion represented the house where that character lived&#10;D) The platea was a pageant wagon and the mansion refers to the house of the town's mayor who paid for and commissioned the performance

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ Which statement best describes the medieval...

Question 20

_____The use of masks in Greek theatre served what purpose?&#10;A) Facilitated the rapid change of roles when one or more actors played multiple parts&#10;B) Helped male actors to represent female characters&#10;C) Assisted in communication within their large theatres&#10;D) All of the above&#10;E) None of the above

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____The use of masks in Greek theatre...

Question 21

From the point of view of an audience member, briefly describe the differences you might observe between attending performances of Oedipus Rex and a medieval cycle play like Noah and His Sons.

Accepted Answer

The answer of From the point of view of an...

Question 22

Describe how Roman comedy differs from its old comedy Greek counterpart and account for the differences you find.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe how Roman comedy differs from its...

Deck 4: Festival Theatre:greek, Roman and Medieval Theatre Experiences