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Who is often described as 'The Father of Tragedy'?
Who is often described as 'The Father of Tragedy'?
How many of Aeschylus' estimated 70-90 plays have survived?
How many of Aeschylus' estimated 70-90 plays have survived?
Which play is believed to have been written by Aeschylus' son Euphorion?
Which play is believed to have been written by Aeschylus' son Euphorion?
What is the primary importance signified by the inscription on Aeschylus' graveyard?
What is the primary importance signified by the inscription on Aeschylus' graveyard?
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Which of Aeschylus' plays is the only surviving ancient example of a trilogy?
Which of Aeschylus' plays is the only surviving ancient example of a trilogy?
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Who is often described as 'The Father of Tragedy'?
Who is often described as 'The Father of Tragedy'?
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How many of Aeschylus' estimated plays have survived?
How many of Aeschylus' estimated plays have survived?
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Which play is believed to have been written by Aeschylus' son?
Which play is believed to have been written by Aeschylus' son?
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What is the primary importance signified by the inscription on Aeschylus' graveyard?
What is the primary importance signified by the inscription on Aeschylus' graveyard?
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Which of Aeschylus' plays is the only surviving ancient example of a trilogy?
Which of Aeschylus' plays is the only surviving ancient example of a trilogy?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the seven surviving plays written by Sophocles?
Which of the following is NOT one of the seven surviving plays written by Sophocles?
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What is the common theme of Sophocles' most famous tragedies?
What is the common theme of Sophocles' most famous tragedies?
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How many of Sophocles' plays can be securely dated?
How many of Sophocles' plays can be securely dated?
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Which playwright developed characters to a greater extent than earlier playwrights such as Aeschylus?
Which playwright developed characters to a greater extent than earlier playwrights such as Aeschylus?
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What are the most famous tragedies of Sophocles collectively known as?
What are the most famous tragedies of Sophocles collectively known as?
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