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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Xenophon is famous for his book called __________________________________.

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

3. Before Aeschylus, Greek drama consisted of ____________________________.

4. During the war, Thucydides was _______________________.

5. According to Hamilton, tragedy is the domain of whom?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was Xenophon exiled by Athens?

2. Why did Euripides write Trojan Women?

3. What are the characteristics of Greek tragedy?

4. Who are the four great tragedy writers?

5. Why did Thucydides write a book on the war between Athens and Sparta?

6. In what way did Aeschylus change Greek drama?

7. How did Sophocles and Aeschylus differ on their views of freedom and law?

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

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

10. What was the outcome of Peloponnesian War?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

It is said that if one wants to learn the ethics and values of a society, one should examine the work of the dramatists and writers of the time. Why? What is it that is reflected in the literature that can't be found anywhere else? Is this also true of the ancient Greeks?

Essay Topic 2

Explain the elements of Greek comedy and how it compares to modern comedy. Would a modern audience understand the mockery and satire? Do you think that modern audiences are as politically and culturally aware as the ancient Greeks were?

Essay Topic 3

The Eastern civilizations were totally different than the Athenian civilization. They emphasized different things and had a different life style. Compare and contrast the ancient Eastern civilization, as given by ancient Egypt, with the civilization established in Athens.

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