The Byzantine empire is important to theatre history because it

preserved classical Greek drama

The "university wits" included

Christopher Marlowe and Thomas Kyd

The basic elements of opera are

arias; duets, trios, and quartets; and recitatives

THe three social positions during the Roman republic were

patricians, plebeians, and slaves

It is difficult to determine what constitutes significance in theatre history because

what is valued now may not match what was valued in the past

The historical significance of masques in this period was that they

introduced Italian scene practices to London

What are the two main requirements for theatre to develop and happen?

a theatre tradition for training and a population center

Which are thought to be three possible origins of theatre?

imitation, role playing, and storytelling

The Italian Renaissance witnessed major innovations in four areas of theatre arts:

acing, dramatic criticism, theatre architecture, scenic design

Sanskrit dramas were not popular among the general public because

the general public did not know Sanskrit

a long hymn, sung and danced by a group of fifty men

group of literary works or dramatic texts chosen by scholars

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1
The High Middle Ages saw the organization of the following for the first time:
monasteries and convents
guilds and universities
militias and regional capitals
none of the above
2
What years do we consider the Medieval period in Europe?
500-1550
500-1350
all of the above
500-1400
3
A proscenium stage
hides the stage mechanisms
was also called a picture frame, fouth-wall, or conventional stage
helped further greater realism for the theatre
all of the above
4
The Byzantine empire is important to theatre history because it
developed new forms of drama
preserved classical Greek drama
became the site for the intermingling of Indian and Roman theatre
all of the above
5
The "university wits" included
Ben Jonson and John Fletcher
William Shakespeare and Thoman Norton
Christopher Marlowe and Thomas Kyd
all of the above
6
What years do we consider the Renaissance in Europe
100-1500
1400-1650
all of the above
1250-1700
7
What are some reasons to study theatre history?
It provides insights into the past
It tells us aobut theatre today
It educates future artists
all of the above
8
Because of the rake of the stage in Serlio's time, even now
the area of the stage closest to the audience is called "downstage"
the area of the stage farthest from the audience is called "upstage"
red and blue
the area of the stage closest to the audience is called "upstage"
9
Types of secular drama in the Medieval period include
b and c
liturgical drama
farces
folk drama
10
How long ago do historians believe theatre began?
2000 Years ago in Asia
centuries ago in Africa and Latin America
2500 years ago in Europe
all of the above
11
The basic elements of opera are
plot, spectacle, and music
all of the above
arias; duets, trios, and quartets; and recitatives
music, acting, and ballet
12
THe three social positions during the Roman republic were
men, women, and children
all of the above
patricians, plebeians, and slaves
senators, representatives, and commoners
13
The idea that all drama should be "true to life" is called
decorum
morals
verisimilitude
the unities
14
Although Asian theatre in different regions is unique, which characteristics set it apart from Western Theatre
more reliance on dance
all of the above
total theatre forms
emphasis on symbolism
15
This play type dramatizes biblical events, the lives of saints, and contemporary church doctrines
morality plays
mystery plays
liturgical drama
quem quaeritis
16
Elizabeth the first united England through
the defeat of the Spanish armada
all of the above
her rejection fo Catholicism, and handling of internal affairs
her dedication to English literature and theatre
17
The playwrights we still study from the Roman period are
all of the above
Plautus, Horace, and Pseudolous
Terence, Seneca, and Aelius
Plautus, Terence and Seneca
18
The idea that characters language and actions should fit traditional ideas is called?
realism
decorum
strong writing
all of the above
19
Which of the following were types of plays Shakespeare wrote?
all of the above
histories
tragedies and comedies
problem plays and romances
20
Where does the word tragedy come from
Antigone
the Greek word Tragos
Oidipus
Tragic events
21
What actress has won the most Tony awards in history?
Krista Rodrigez
Laura Osnes
Audra Mcdonald
Kelly O'Hara
22
What years are considered the English Renaissance?
1558-1603
1485-1642
166-1642
1500-160
23
What day of the week is dark to theatres?
Tuesday
Monday
Wednesday
Thursday
24
The caste system means that people
are classified by heredity
must sit by color-coded pillars at the theatre
are forbidden to change occupations
all of the above
25
Greek Three sided flats were known as
kothornos
aulos
periaktoi
ekkyklema
26
Which common aspects of Elizabethan drama adhered to neoclassical rules?
use of subplots
none of the above
presentation of violence onstage
soliloquies
27
The focus on people rather than gods in literature and the arts that was popular in the Renaissance is called
humanism
romanticism
vernacular
all of the above
28
What Broadway show has won the most Tonys
Hamilton
Cats
The Producers
Greese
29
Why do the dates for medieval theatre trend later than those for other art forms?
a and b only
theatre demands broad appeal across sections of society
Training for theatre takes decades
It takes time for relationships in society to be absorbed
30
A play not meant to be produced is
unpublished
not written by a playwright
called epic poetry
called a closet drama
31
Which of the following names are acceptable for the period between 1485-1642 in England
all of the above
English Renaissance
Elizabethan period
early modern England
32
There are over 40 broadway theatres. How many are on the street called Broadway?
4
1
3
2
33
It is difficult to determine what constitutes significance in theatre history because
Money determines success and we often do not have records of money made
all of the above
what is valued now may not match what was valued in the past
theatre scholars do not share their work
34
The historical significance of masques in this period was that they
featured amateur performers
were ornate and expensive spectacles
honored the monarch
introduced Italian scene practices to London
35
What are the two main requirements for theatre to develop and happen?
talented playwrights and directors
Religious opposition and large cities
a theatre tradition for training and a population center
performers and audiences
36
Romans changed comedy by
a and c
adding elaborate scenery and new interest in technology
emphasizing eavesdropping and setting the action on a street
eliminating the chorus and adding musical accompaniment to dialogue
37
The ancient Greek word for "actor" was
hypokrite
choregus
thespian
archon
38
What letter is usually skipped in theatre seating
L
G
T
I
39
A well-known Indian dance-drama form is called
rasa
sudtradhara
kathakali
natyasastra
40
Which are thought to be three possible origins of theatre?
migration, ceremonies, and writing
imitation, role playing, and storytelling
all of the above
role playing, rituals, and cave drawings
41
The Italian Renaissance witnessed major innovations in four areas of theatre arts:
playwrighting, acting, opera, settings
criticism, architecture, costume design
lighting, playwrighting, opera, musical elements
acing, dramatic criticism, theatre architecture, scenic design
42
Sanskrit dramas were not popular among the general public because
The plays were about unknown characaters
all of the above
the general public did not know Sanskrit
the general public preferred other plays
43
In bunraku, the puppets are manipulated by how many people?
two
one
four
three
44
The two categories of theatres in the Elizabethan era were
public and private
public and amphitheatres
private and indoor
amphitheaters and outdoor
45
The dithyramb was
a stringed musical instrument
a popular form of written poetry
all of the above
a long hymn, sung and danced by a group of fifty men
46
A canon is a
book of plays written by famous playwrights
weapon
all of the above
group of literary works or dramatic texts chosen by scholars
47
Historically, actors who performed no
all of the above
were taught to write plays as well as perform
were both men and women
were trained form childhood
48
Having a performer play two or more different parts in a play is called
all of the above
multiplying
typecasting
doubling
49
A tetralogy was
three tragedies and a satyr play
a set of plays by the same dramatist
all of the above
the feature of three days of the festival
50
The center of society after the fall of the Roman empire was
the roman chatholic church
the military
the monarchy
all of the above
51
For which of the following advancements is the golden age or classical period or Greece known?
philosophy
art and architecture
democracy
all of the above
52
Because of the size of Roman theatre, acting technique emphasized
all of the above
broad physical gestures
detailed pantomime
beautiful vocal delivery
53
Theatre began to decline near the end of the Roman empire due to
new technology
democracy
financial changes
Christianity
54
Greek Tragedies needed exposition because
all of the above
the plays began in the midst of the crisis
many people did not know the myths on which the plays were based
the language used in the plays was not everyday language

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