Trojan Women (Leaving Cert Classical Studies): Quizzes
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When did Euripides live?
When did Euripides live?
c. 480-406 BC
Which groups did Euripides focus on in his plays?
Which groups did Euripides focus on in his plays?
Women, outsiders, & victims of war
In what year did Trojan Women premiere?
In what year did Trojan Women premiere?
415 BC
At which festival did Trojan Women premiere?
At which festival did Trojan Women premiere?
City Dionysia
Who are the four main female characters in the play?
Who are the four main female characters in the play?
Hecuba, Andromache, Cassandra, Helen
Which Athenian atrocity coincided with the play's 415 BC performance?
Which Athenian atrocity coincided with the play's 415 BC performance?
Massacre at Melos
What does the Greek term 'oikos' mean?
What does the Greek term 'oikos' mean?
Household
What does the Greek term 'kleos' mean?
What does the Greek term 'kleos' mean?
Glory/renown
Which two gods appear in dialogue at the play's opening?
Which two gods appear in dialogue at the play's opening?
Poseidon & Athena
What curse does Cassandra suffer from?
What curse does Cassandra suffer from?
Prophetic truth but never believed
Who composes the Chorus in Trojan Women?
Who composes the Chorus in Trojan Women?
Trojan women
What prize did Trojan Women win at the City Dionysia?
What prize did Trojan Women win at the City Dionysia?
Second prize