English 10A Classical Drama Quiz

Name: ______

1. Classical Drama originated in which country?

2. The theater festivals honored the god ______.

3. How many actors were in any given Classical play?

4. Their costumes consisted of ______and ______.

5. The group of people on stage who commented on the play’s action were called the ______.

6. The leader of this group was called the ______.

7-8. Label the parts of the theater below.

(This is the stage area)

(This is the building behind the stage)

9. A play about the downfall of a dignified character is called a ______.

10. The protagonist of this play is called the ______.

11. This protagonist must possess a ______that leads to his/her downfall.

12. The major event in the play that leads to the downfall is called the

______.