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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12, Aeschylus: The First Dramatist.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following terms does not describe Greek writing?
(a) exaggeration
(b) reality
(c) fact
(d) simpleness

2. The works of Aristophanes were _______________________.
(a) for the upper classes only
(b) for men only
(c) enjoyed by both men and women
(d) for athletes only

3. The distinction between mind and spirit is important in the area of ___________.
(a) government
(b) philosophy
(c) art
(d) law

4. The style of Greek writing is _____________________________________.
(a) very different from the styles of English writing
(b) incapable of being translated into English
(c) the same as English writing
(d) more ornate than English writing

5. After traveling, Xenophon went to live in _____________.
(a) Athens
(b) Marathon
(c) Sparta
(d) Salamis

Short Answer Questions

1. Which Pharaoh opposed the priests?

2. The first games, contests and competitions were held in _____________.

3. Aeschylus was ______________________.

4. What word best describes the ancient Athenians?

5. Aeschylus believed in the _____________________.

(see the answer key)

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