Greek Tragedies and The Burial at Thebes Vocab Quiz

What is one of the essential questions related to Antigone?

• What is the right thing to do?

• How do we find happiness?

• What is the meaning of life?

• How do we achieve success?

Which related question is associated with loyalty?

• How should we navigate conflicts of loyalties?

• What is the essence of truth?

• How do we achieve greatness?

• What is the nature of love?

We are reading a translation, by Seamus Heaney, of Antigone, who is the original author?

• Sophocles

• Oedipus

• Aristotle

• Creon

What type of celebration was the Festivals to Dionysus?

• Indoor, evening celebration

• Open air, all-day celebration

• Nighttime, exclusive event

• Private, invitation-only gathering

What activities were included in the Festivals to Dionysus?

• Only athletic competitions

• Only theatrical performances

• Arts, athletics, and culture

• Religious ceremonies only

Which of the following was NOT a feature of the Festivals to Dionysus?

• Indoor performances

• Open air celebrations

• Cultural activities

• Athletic competitions

What does the chorus introduce in a play?

• Costumes and props

• Themes and characters

• Lighting and sound

• Stage directions

What additional role does the chorus play in relation to the audience?

• Provides refreshments

• Directs and echoes audience's thoughts and feelings

• Sells tickets

• Manages the stage crew

What is one reason a tragic hero suffers in Greek tragedy?

• They are always happy

• They are virtuous

• They are doomed to suffer

• They are wealthy

What partially causes the downfall of a tragic hero in Greek tragedy?

• Their intelligence

• Their own flaws

• Their wealth

• Their happiness