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Plays at Pompeii were performed only during _____.
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festivals
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At what time of day did people go to the theater?
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early in the morning
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For whom were the best seats reserved?
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town council and important citizens
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Where were the best seats?
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front of the auditorium
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What two things were on the admission tokens?
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entrance to use and where to sit
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What was the admission price?
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nothing (free)
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The smaller, elegant theater was called the _____.
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Odeon
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The seating area was known as the _____.
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cavea
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The seating place for important officials was called the _____.
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orchestra
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The stage was known as the _____.
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scaena
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What 3 things might the spectators take with them?
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cushions, food, drink
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How many people could the large theater at Pompeii hold?
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5,000
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Who paid for theater performances?
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wealthy citizen
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What was one reason for paying for a performance?
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political popularity
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How long did performances usually last?
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all day
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What was used to keep the spectators cool?
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awning
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Who managed the awning?
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sailors
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When was the awning not used?
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windy days
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What did attendants do between plays?
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sprinkled scented water
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Name 2 famous Roman comedy writers
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Plautus, Terence
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What were pantomimes?
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mixture of opera and ballet
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Where were pantomime plots usually from?
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Greek myths
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Who sang the lyrics while one masked actor performed the pantomime?
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chorus
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Pantomime actors were usually ___ ___ or ___.
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Greek slaves freedmen
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What was the subject matter of farces?
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everyday Italian country life
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What were masks probably made of?
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linen covered with plaster
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Name an actor whose statue was discovered at Pompeii.
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Sorex
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Who usually helps the son in a play by Plautus?
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clever slave
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