Greek Drama and Antigone Test Review

1. What did the chorus do in Greek theater?

2. How many actors performed on stage in Classical Dramas?

3. Greek theater was invented/featured during festivals honoring which god?

4. What was the beginning of the play called?

5. What was an episode?

6. What was an exodus?

7. What is the orchestra?

8. What could the Choragus do that the other Chorus members couldn’t?

9. What is the job of the chorus?

10. What does a tragedy tell the story of?

11. What makes for a tragic hero?

12. Who are the main characters in the play? How are they connected to one another?

13. Creon thinks that above all, a good ruler must be what?

14. Why won’t Creon bury Polyneices?

15. Creon thinks two separate people have been bribed. Who are they?

16. What happens to each main character by the play’s close?

17. What are some of the themes Sophocles intends Antigone to present?