Drama revision HT1A

Question 1

What was the name of Shakespeare's theatre company?

Accepted Answer

King's Men, Lord Chamberlain's Men

Question 2

What does 'contemporary' mean?

Accepted Answer

Within our timespan

Question 3

How were ancient actors dressed?

Accepted Answer

Masks, robes, sandals

Question 4

What were the occupations of William Shakespeare?

Accepted Answer

Playwright, Actor, Poet

Question 5

What are the attributions of an actor?

Accepted Answer

Creating a character

Question 6

Where did theatre first appear?

Accepted Answer

Thrace

Question 7

What did the Miracle plays represent?

Accepted Answer

Different episodes from the Bible, The life of different saints

Question 8

What are the attributions of a set designer?

Accepted Answer

Creating a visual universe, Designing the set, Designing the costumes

Question 9

Why was theatre not accepted by the church?

Accepted Answer

Because it was a rememberance of the pagan Romans

Question 10

The Miracle plays could last up to 3 days.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 11

The ancient tragedy would usually end with the death of the protagonist

Accepted Answer

True

Question 12

When did theatre first appear?

Accepted Answer

7th century BC

Question 13

What is Deus ex machina?

Accepted Answer

The intervention of a god

Question 14

The name of the plays during Medieval times was Miracle plays.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 15

What are some elements of contemporary theatre?

Accepted Answer

Live music, microphones, dancing, Projections, special effects

Question 16

What is the right structure of a play?

Accepted Answer

Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, denoument

Question 17

What are the attributions of a director?

Accepted Answer

Creates a theatrical universe, Gives indications to the actors, Chooses a text

Question 18

What are Shakespeare's most important works?

Accepted Answer

King Lear, Othello, Macbeth, Hamlet

Question 19

The ancient comedy would make fun of politicians, generals, important people and even gods

Accepted Answer

True

Question 20

Who were the first medieval actors?

Accepted Answer

Jesters, Buffoons, Fools

Question 21

What was the name of the god of parties and fertility?

Accepted Answer

Dionysos, Bacchus

Questions 21