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The earliest recorded theatrical performances came from Greece in the 6th century BCE. Drama began developing in Greece, where Thespis is credited as the first actor to introduce masks into Greek plays. The word "tragedy" is derived from the Greek word "tragos" meaning goat. A small hut called a skene was used by actors to change masks and costumes. The three great writers of Greek tragedy were Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides. Aeschylus is considered the father of tragedy for elevating the language of plays. Sophocles achieved a balance between the power of gods and humanity in his works. One of Sophocles' most famous plays, Oedipus

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DRAMA QUIZ ON LITERATURE - FOR READING PURPOSES.pptx
1. The earliest record of something very much like a theatrical performance comes from ____________________________ A.Greece B.Egypt C.Persia D.India
2. Where did drama started to develop? A.Greece B.Egypt C.Persia D.India
3. An actor playwright who introduced masks into Greek plays A.Dionysus B.Olympus C.Thespis D.Skene
4. The word tragedy is derived from the word ___________ A.Trages B.Tragos C.Tragis D.Tragas
5. A Small hut where the actors changed masks and costumes. A. Machina B. Skene C. Thespian D. orchestra
6. The greatest writers of Greek tragedy are _____________ A. Aeschylus,Sophocles, and Euripedes B. Aristotle, Plato, and Alexander C. Shakespeare, Woodsworth, Marlowe D. Rizal, Florentino, Joaquin
7. Many critics refer to him as the father of tragedy. He is noted for the elevation and majesty of his language A. Aeschylus B. Sophocles C. Euripedes D. Aristophanes
8. The only surviving Greek trilogy that tells the story of Agamemnon, the revenge taken by his children, and the punishment and final acquittal of his son. This is written by Aeschylus. A. Oresteia B. Antigone C. Machina D. skene
9. One of the greatest Greek tragedians, ranked with Shakespeare as one of the great playwrights of all time is _______________________. A. Aeschylus B. Sophocles C. Euripedes D. Thespis
10. He believed that human beings have divine qualities that elevate their struggles against fate. He achieved an amazing balance between the power of gods and the importance of humanity. A. Aeschylus B. Sophocles C. Euripedes D. Thespis
11. One of the worlds most powerful examples of dramatic irony. A. Oedipus Rex B. Antigone C. The Labyrinth D. Clash of the Titans
12. He emphasized human relationships and became the master of pathos, human sorrow and compassion. A. Aeschylus B. Sophocles C. Euripedes D. Thespis
13. Notable writers of Roman Comedy A. Aeschylus and Sophocles B. Antigone and Medea C. Euripedes and Thespis D. Terence and Plautus
14. Large circular arenas that were surrounded by tier of seats. A. Amphitheaters B. Amptheaters C. Amphiltheaters D. ampitheaters
15. A writer of bombastic tragedies A. Antigone B. Thespis C. Medea D. Seneca
16. Drama which is intended to be read not performed A. Closed drama B. Closet drama C. Close drama D. Closes drama
17. Saint plays, Mystery plays, and the Passion Play are performed during the ___________ A. Greek drama B. Romanticism drama C. Medieval drama D. Renaissance drama
18. Renaissance means A. reopen B. rebirth C. reminisce D. render
19. Contribution of Italy during the Renaissance was the _________. An attempt to revive the simplicity and humanism of ancient Greek Drama. A. reopen B. rebirth C. reminisce D. render
20. Greatest Elizabethan dramatist A. Woodsworth B. Sophocles C. Euripides D. Shakespeare
21. Originally the theater was for men only, both as performers and spectators. Women did not attend the theater until the fourth century B.C.
22.Greek theater must begin with comedy.
23. Roman drama deviates from Greek drama.
24. Puppets started from Americans.
25. Thalia was the Muse of comedy, while Melpomene was the Muse of tragedy.

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DRAMA QUIZ ON LITERATURE - FOR READING PURPOSES.pptx

  • 2. 1. The earliest record of something very much like a theatrical performance comes from ____________________________ A.Greece B.Egypt C.Persia D.India
  • 3. 2. Where did drama started to develop? A.Greece B.Egypt C.Persia D.India
  • 4. 3. An actor playwright who introduced masks into Greek plays A.Dionysus B.Olympus C.Thespis D.Skene
  • 5. 4. The word tragedy is derived from the word ___________ A.Trages B.Tragos C.Tragis D.Tragas
  • 6. 5. A Small hut where the actors changed masks and costumes. A. Machina B. Skene C. Thespian D. orchestra
  • 7. 6. The greatest writers of Greek tragedy are _____________ A. Aeschylus,Sophocles, and Euripedes B. Aristotle, Plato, and Alexander C. Shakespeare, Woodsworth, Marlowe D. Rizal, Florentino, Joaquin
  • 8. 7. Many critics refer to him as the father of tragedy. He is noted for the elevation and majesty of his language A. Aeschylus B. Sophocles C. Euripedes D. Aristophanes
  • 9. 8. The only surviving Greek trilogy that tells the story of Agamemnon, the revenge taken by his children, and the punishment and final acquittal of his son. This is written by Aeschylus. A. Oresteia B. Antigone C. Machina D. skene
  • 10. 9. One of the greatest Greek tragedians, ranked with Shakespeare as one of the great playwrights of all time is _______________________. A. Aeschylus B. Sophocles C. Euripedes D. Thespis
  • 11. 10. He believed that human beings have divine qualities that elevate their struggles against fate. He achieved an amazing balance between the power of gods and the importance of humanity. A. Aeschylus B. Sophocles C. Euripedes D. Thespis
  • 12. 11. One of the worlds most powerful examples of dramatic irony. A. Oedipus Rex B. Antigone C. The Labyrinth D. Clash of the Titans
  • 13. 12. He emphasized human relationships and became the master of pathos, human sorrow and compassion. A. Aeschylus B. Sophocles C. Euripedes D. Thespis
  • 14. 13. Notable writers of Roman Comedy A. Aeschylus and Sophocles B. Antigone and Medea C. Euripedes and Thespis D. Terence and Plautus
  • 15. 14. Large circular arenas that were surrounded by tier of seats. A. Amphitheaters B. Amptheaters C. Amphiltheaters D. ampitheaters
  • 16. 15. A writer of bombastic tragedies A. Antigone B. Thespis C. Medea D. Seneca
  • 17. 16. Drama which is intended to be read not performed A. Closed drama B. Closet drama C. Close drama D. Closes drama
  • 18. 17. Saint plays, Mystery plays, and the Passion Play are performed during the ___________ A. Greek drama B. Romanticism drama C. Medieval drama D. Renaissance drama
  • 19. 18. Renaissance means A. reopen B. rebirth C. reminisce D. render
  • 20. 19. Contribution of Italy during the Renaissance was the _________. An attempt to revive the simplicity and humanism of ancient Greek Drama. A. reopen B. rebirth C. reminisce D. render
  • 21. 20. Greatest Elizabethan dramatist A. Woodsworth B. Sophocles C. Euripides D. Shakespeare
  • 22. 21. Originally the theater was for men only, both as performers and spectators. Women did not attend the theater until the fourth century B.C.
  • 24. 23. Roman drama deviates from Greek drama.
  • 26. 25. Thalia was the Muse of comedy, while Melpomene was the Muse of tragedy.