Critical Thinking (Theatre History) Pre-Test

During the Renaissance, opera was popular for the middle class and Commedia'dell arte was for the upper class.

Fiddler on the Roof set a Broadway record by having how many performances?

Which of the following is an example of a proscenium stage

In Greek theatre, orchestra was what?

The Groundlings watched performances from the most expensive seats in the house.

Shakespearean times is also known as which of the following?

In primitive theatre, the women would hunt and the men would gather.

The phrase "Deus Ex Machina" literally translates to "God by Machine".

When playwrights won contests, they would win money and an ivy wreath.

Drury Lane, a theatre which was established during the Restoration period closed in the 18th century.

The Greek playwright Aristophanes wrote Oedipus Rex.

According to class discussion, a play's plot is what happens in the play.

Renaissance means which of the following?

Which type of play made fun of Greek legends?

Lorraine Hansberry is most well-known for writing which of the following?

According to Clegg singing in class, Give My Regards to Broadway, was composed by George M. Cohan.

Melpomene was the muse of tragedy.

Religious festivals honoring Dionysus traditionally lasted for at least 3 months.

Pantalone was a foolish young man recognized by his baggy trousers.

According to class lecture, who wrote The Poetics?

Which of the following plays was written by Tennessee Williams?

In Greek theatre, religious festivals were held in honor of the God Dionysus. Dionysus was the God of:

During the Medieval era, what type of plays were developed and performed during church services?

It was during the Romanticism period that women were allowed to appear and perform onstage.

During the Medieval era, theatre was banned by the church because it was thought to be evil and vulgar.

Old Man River was written for which of the following musicals?

Thrones were used to indicate exterior or outdoor locations during Shakespearean times.

Craft guilds eventually took over church service plays.

If a red flag was raised on the hut of the Globe Theatre it meant that a ____________ type of play would be performed?

Showboat was the first musical to be awarded the Pulitzer Prize.

Actors in Greek theatre in a small building called the skene.

According to class material, over-exaggeration were indicative of the Restoration acting style.

Who is credited as the first actor who stepped away from the chorus to deliver lines independently from the chorus?

Moliere was a Renaissance playwright who was

In Greek theatre, the actors with comedic roles wore buskins.

Which of the following playwrights were active during the Realist period of theatre?

Why was Aphra Behn important to the study of theatre history?

According to class discussion, musicals are the most popular for of theatrical entertainment.

Which playwright wrote The Crucible?

In primitive theatre, people performed "acts" for the Shaman. What is a Shaman?