Name that Character!
Say What!/Quotes
About the Author
It's all Greek to me!
Take a chance!
100
This character wished that Jason and Medea had never met
Who is the Nurse?
100
They said, “Let no one think me weak, of no account, Submissive. I am made of different stuff: Good to my friends, but grievous to my enemies. Such people win the greatest glory.” Hint: She wanted revenge
Medea
100
This person wrote the play "Medea"
Euripides
100

Plays were performed and judged at a festival to celebrate this god.

Who is Dionysus?

100

This was made up of a group of women who represented the thoughts of the community.

What is the Chorus?

200
This character granted Medea one more day in Cornith before her banishment.
King Creon
200

"Have you only just discovered that everyone loves himself more than his neighbor?"

Who is the Tutor?

200

Euripides wrote approximately ______ plays.

What is 90?

200

Greek theatre had three categories of plays including tragedy, comedy, and this category

What is satyr?

200

Medea's plan originally involved killing Jason, the princess, and ________.

Who is King Creon?

300
She was the other woman.....
The Princess
300
They said, “Medea, scowling there with fury at your husband! I have given orders that you should leave the country: Take your two sons and go, into exile. No delay!”
King Creon
300

This device is used when the author wants the audience to know something the characters don't know.

What is dramatic irony?

300

Only ______________ would play the roles in Greek plays.

Who are men?

300

King Aegeus sought help and advice for his problems from this person before asking Medea for help.

Who is the Oracle of Delphi?

400
Two young boys (children) in the play
The sons of Jason and Medea
400
They said, “As for your spiteful words about my marriage with the princess, I'll show that what I've done is wise and prudent; And I've acted out of love for you And for my sons…”
Jason
400

Euripides used ________________ in his plays although the tone was serious and dangerous.

What is comedy?

400

Actors would wear theses to emphasize their facial features and to amplify their voices.

What are masks?

400

Jason went on a heroic quest to find this item and was only successful because of Medea's help.

What was the Golden Fleece?

500
This character despised King Pelias.
Jason
500

They said, “Your husband has gone to adore A new bride in his bed, why, this Has often happened before.”

Who is the Chorus?

500
This play was the last but most influential one created...
Euripides
500

During performances everything would take place on stage except for these scenes.

What are violent scenes?

500

The ship that Jason sailed during his quest was named ________.

What was the Argo?