Ancient Greek Literature Trivia Questions
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What is the name of the Theban king featured in Sophocles' first play, which is considered the pinnacle of formal Greek drama?
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oedipus
Which playwright's works are our main source for the story of Oedipus?
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sophocles
Which Greek lyric poetess is known for creating a verse form that consists of three lines of 11 syllables each, followed by a fourth line of 5 syllables?
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sappho
Which ancient Greek playwright authored the only extant trilogy known as the 'Oresteia'?
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aeschylus
Which master of ancient Greek comedy, who also created 'The Birds,' wrote the extant play 'Plutus'?
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aristophanes
Who is the ancient Greek playwright known for works such as 'The Clouds', 'The Wasps', and 'Lysistrata'?
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aristophanes
Who is the ancient playwright often regarded as the father of comedy and authored the play 'Birds'?
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aristophanes
Who is the playwright of the 405 B.C. play 'The Frogs', featuring the line 'Brekekekex co-ax, co-ax'?
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aristophanes
Which Aristophanes title character is thought to be modeled after the antiwar priestess Lysimache?
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lysistrata
Which ancient Greek poetess is reputed, though likely falsely, to have drowned herself for love of Phaon?
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sappho
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