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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. In designing a Greek building, the Greek architect takes into consideration ___________________.
(a) the ornateness of the building itself
(b) the building's relation to the hills and sea
(c) the outline against the sky
(d) the setting

2. Which role did Aeschylus not fulfill?
(a) costume designer
(b) writer
(c) theater owner
(d) scenery designer

3. According to Hamilton, Greek religion developed from _____________________________.
(a) the prophets
(b) the priests
(c) the elite
(d) the poets, artists and philosophers

4. In both literary periods of tragedy, what was not true?
(a) they were periods of great military victories
(b) thrilling things were happening
(c) times were prosperous
(d) they were times of darkness and defeat

5. During the war, Thucydides was _______________________.
(a) a Spartan general
(b) a diplomat
(c) an Athenian general
(d) a businessman

Short Answer Questions

1. Sophocles' characters ________________________________.

2. What is the view of man?

3. As a result of the Peloponnesian War, _______________________________________.

4. The Athenians and Spartans fought because _________________________.

5. Sophocles felt that honor of men was expressed by their ______________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What were Xenophon's views on war?

2. To many Greeks, prosperity and wealth are the cause of misery. What was the cause of misery to Aeschylus?

3. What were Thucydides' views on power and wealth?

4. Why did Euripides write Trojan Women?

5. Explain why the Theater of Dionysus was a religious experience for the audience.

6. Why was Xenophon exiled by Athens?

7. How does Sophocles feel about fate?

8. Sophocles and Aeschylus lived in different times in Athens. How did the Athens of Sophocles differ from the Athens of Aeschylus?

9. In what ways does Sophocles differ from Aeschylus?

10. Who are the four great tragedy writers?

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