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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Greek writing is based on __________________.
(a) simile
(b) reality
(c) imagery
(d) symbolism

2. The Greek artist was __________________________.
(a) unlimited
(b) not creative
(c) limited by his mind and what he saw
(d) dictated to by the priests

3. Poetic license ________________________________________.
(a) requires briefness
(b) calls for simple statements
(c) requires facts
(d) allows the poet to write in whatever way he wants

4. Of all the Greek poets, Pindar is described as the _____________________________.
(a) average
(b) easiest to read but hardest to translate
(c) easiest to read and translate
(d) most difficult to read and translate

5. The Ancient Greeks of the time exhibited a ________________________.
(a) a desire for imperialism
(b) lack of interest in cultural and intellectual pursuits
(c) the same interests as other civilizations
(d) new power of the mind

Short Answer Questions

1. The power of the Egyptian priests came from ____________________________.

2. At the time of Sophocles ________________________.

3. Who was the first writer to condemn slavery?

4. Greek writing can easily ________________________________________.

5. By the time Aristophanes began writing, Greek drama was ________________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Greek drama compare to Shakespearean drama?

2. Who basically engaged in intellectual discussions?

3. How did Herodotus report the facts in his writings?

4. Why was it surprising that the ancient Greeks were scientists?

5. What is the reason for the Egyptian preoccupation with death and where one would go after life?

6. Explain the way of the spirit.

7. What did the literature of ancient Greece indicate about the relationships between the individual and the state?

8. Why is Pindar considered to be important?

9. What is the main characteristic of Greek architecture of the time?

10. How does Greek writing compare to English writing?

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