Theatre Unit Review

Question 1

Il Dottore always carries a coin pouch on his belt.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 2

William Shakespeare wrote his plays during this era of theatre.

Accepted Answer

Elizabethan

Question 3

Which style of theatre appeared during the Renaissance and focused on comedy using stock characters?

Accepted Answer

Commedia dell'Arte

Question 4

In Commedia dell'Arte, the longer the nose, the ________ the character.

Accepted Answer

Dumber

Question 5

In Commedia dell'Arte, the Harlequin is the UNskilled con artist who often fails at his sneaky tasks.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 6

The "machina" was created in this era of theatre.

Accepted Answer

Greek

Question 7

This Eastern theatre style specializes in traditions and cultural customs.

Accepted Answer

Noh

Question 8

The era of theatre when women were first allowed to act on stage.

Accepted Answer

English Restoration

Question 9

Religious plays that tell a story from the Bible.

Accepted Answer

Mystery Plays

Question 10

In Commedia dell'Arte, Brighella usually succeeds in his crime and is often more intelligent than his peers.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 11

Commedia dell'Arte is a theatrical form known throughout the world, but originated in _____.

Accepted Answer

Italy

Question 12

Which Medieval play focused on the lives of biblical saints?

Accepted Answer

Miracle Plays

Question 13

Il Dottore is usually portrayed as a "miserly" (Scrooge-like) character.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 14

Plays focusing on love stories based in woodland settings.

Accepted Answer

Pastoral Plays

Question 15

The Easter theatre style that utilizes life-size puppets.

Accepted Answer

Bunraku

Question 16

This stock character category epitomizes upper-class society.

Accepted Answer

Masters

Question 17

These characters stem from basic human nature

Accepted Answer

Stock Characters

Question 18

The Proscenium Arch became a stage addition during this era of theatre.

Accepted Answer

Renaissance

Question 19

Roman theatre began to decline just before the rise of _____.

Accepted Answer

Medieval Theatre

Question 20

Il Capitano is normally exposed in the play as being a cowardly liar.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 21

Pantalone is often seen following Columbina around the stage.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 22

Renaissance means _________.

Accepted Answer

Rebirth

Question 23

The date when Rome replaced Greece as the center of drama.

Accepted Answer

200 BCE

Question 24

The first actor's name was _____.

Accepted Answer

Thespis

Question 25

The 3 categories of characters in Commedia dell'Arte are the masters, the zanni, and the _____.

Accepted Answer

Innamorata

Question 26

Plays that presented allegorical stories in which characters personified religious messages.

Accepted Answer

Morality Plays

Question 27

The Innamorate are the the ONLY characters in Commedia that do NOT wear masks.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 28

The Harlequin's mask, in Commedia dell'Arte, is comparable to a _____>

Accepted Answer

Cat

Question 29

Descendants of commedia can be seen in every form of entertainment today.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 30

A group of people in a Greek play that give the audience background information.

Accepted Answer

Chorus

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