Context (Leaving Cert Classical Studies): Quizzes
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During which century did Sophocles live?
During which century did Sophocles live?
6th-5th century BC
What major innovation did Sophocles introduce to Greek drama?
What major innovation did Sophocles introduce to Greek drama?
A third actor
When was Philoctetes first performed?
When was Philoctetes first performed?
409 BC
What honour did Philoctetes receive at its premiere?
What honour did Philoctetes receive at its premiere?
Won first prize at the City Dionysia
What was Philoctetes' relationship to Heracles?
What was Philoctetes' relationship to Heracles?
Trusted friend
What caused Philoctetes' terrible wound?
What caused Philoctetes' terrible wound?
A snake bite
On which island was Philoctetes abandoned?
On which island was Philoctetes abandoned?
Lemnos
What essential item did Philoctetes possess?
What essential item did Philoctetes possess?
Heracles' bow and arrows
What did the prophecy declare about Troy?
What did the prophecy declare about Troy?
Troy couldn't fall without Philoctetes
Who were sent to retrieve Philoctetes?
Who were sent to retrieve Philoctetes?
Odysseus and Neoptolemus
During which major conflict was Philoctetes performed?
During which major conflict was Philoctetes performed?
Peloponnesian War
Which god appears as a deus ex machina in the play?
Which god appears as a deus ex machina in the play?
Heracles
Who comprises the Chorus in Philoctetes?
Who comprises the Chorus in Philoctetes?
Sailors