In A DOLL'S HOUSE, what is the "miracle" or "most wonderful thing" referred to by Nora?

that Torvald would ultimately take the blame for Nora's crime

Which of the following is NOT a part of analytical thinking?

Encouraging intuitive engagements with each element

Which of the following is NOT true of Roman theatre?

It was performed in honor of the Roman god Bacchus

Which of the following is NOT true?

Historically, most facts come from Disciplined Observation

Which of the following is NOT true of a typical, Yuan style theatrical performance?

audiences were typically primarily from the royal and upper classes

What does SQR3 stand for?

Survey, Question, Read, Repeat 3 times

Which of the following is NOT a factor in the rise and success of Yuan Dynasty drama in classical Chinese theater?

The influence of Elizabethan and Jacobean drama from England

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Theatre of Dionysus in Athens?

theatre was built into the hillside of the Acropolis and had stone seats

From where does Aristotle suggest that our impulse to create and enjoy dramatic art originated?

the pleasure felt in recognizing the imitation of another human being

Which of the following is NOT true of classical Japanese theater?

Its origins were native to the Japanese islands

Which of the following is NOT true?

Story is constrained by the plot

Which of the following is NOT true?

Arguments are always destructive

Which of the following is NOT true?

Major action units (MAUs) are independent of the overall story

Which of the following is NOT true?

Cultures select from an extensive and infinite set of cultural traits

Which of the following is NOT true?

Comedy is notable because it preceded tragedy as an art form in Greece

Which of the following is NOT true?

The internet is a trustworthy source of facts

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of classical Indian theater?

There were many props and lots of scenery

What is the result of the conflict in How I Learned to Drive (what is Stasis B)?

Li’l Bit has confessed her past, Li’l Bit has forgiven herself (and Peck)

Which of the following seems to be the most likely explanation for the ekkyklema?

It allowed the actors to avoid the ritual effects of enactment

Which of the following is NOT true?

Having it necessarily transcends all other contexts and constraints on art

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1
In A DOLL'S HOUSE, what is the "miracle" or "most wonderful thing" referred to by Nora?
that Torvald would take on more of the burden of housekeeping
that Mrs. Linde and Krogstad would reunite
that Torvald would ultimately take the blame for Nora's crime
that Torvald will ask Nora to return to him after she leaves
2
Which of the following is NOT a part of analytical thinking?
Encouraging intuitive engagements with each element
Developing deep understanding of each, individual element
Developing deep understanding of the relationships among the elements
Recognizing essential elements
3
In A DOLL'S HOUSE, What is Torvald's chief concern after reading the first letter from Krogstad?
the children
appearances
finances
Nora's rehabilitation
4
Which of the following is NOT true of Roman theatre?
Roman theatre had to compete for audience attention alongside chariot races
It was performed in honor of the Roman god Bacchus
It was performed at civic festivals, just like Greek theatre
Roman playwrights, though they wrote tragic plays, excelled at comedy
5
In A DOLL'S HOUSE, Christine is an old friend of Nora's who has come back to town to find a job at the bank.
False
True
6
In HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE, Uncle Peck is clearly the villain in the play.
True
False
7
In LYSISTRATA, what does the female chorus do to the male chorus as they try to break into the Akropolis?
cover them in hit wax
pour water over them
taunt them by taking their clothes off
threaten to set the treasury on fire
8
In what "order" does the majority of the action in HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE unfold?
chronological
reverse chronological
symmetrical
asymmetrical
9
Which of the following is NOT true?
Theory is one way to get closer to truth when facts are scarce
Historically, most facts come from Disciplined Observation
Poetics is both translated from surviving Arabic texts and incomplete texts
historians reveal more about themselves than the artifacts they examine
10
Can a story have an ending without coming to a resolution of the primary conflict?
no
yes
11
Which of the following is NOT one of the four major challenges in group work?
halfheartedness
selflessness
stubborness
aggressiveness
12
Which of the following is NOT true of a typical, Yuan style theatrical performance?
audiences were typically primarily from the royal and upper classes
actors wore colorful costumes and highly stylized make-up
musicians performed on stage along with the other performers
no formal scenery and few props
13
What does SQR3 stand for?
Survey, Question, Read, Repeat 3 times
Stand, Query, Recite, Triple
Spectacle, Queen, Regina, the third
Super, Quality, Recitations, 3
14
Which of the following is NOT part of Aristotle's Six Parts of Drama?
song
spectacle
imitation
plot
15
Which of the following is NOT a factor in the rise and success of Yuan Dynasty drama in classical Chinese theater?
The influence of Elizabethan and Jacobean drama from England
Mongol emperors excluded many Chinese scholars from civil service
there were many theatrical districts in cities across China
it was a period of high prosperity and cultural achievements
16
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Theatre of Dionysus in Athens?
theatre was built into the hillside of the Acropolis and had stone seats
The stage was dominated by a "dancing space"
Behind the stage was a wooden structure, a skene
The "house" held between 14,000 and 17,000 people
17
What has Nora done that is considered a crime in A DOLL'S HOUSE?
stolen money from Krogstad
attempted suicide
forged her father's signature
changed her father's will so she would inherit the money
18
There is an abundance of material evidence that documents the origins of theatre.
False
True
19
From where does Aristotle suggest that our impulse to create and enjoy dramatic art originated?
the pleasure felt in recognizing the imitation of another human being
From the power and purpose of speech
From the desire to please the gods
From the competitive nature of early Greeks
20
Which of the following is NOT true of classical Japanese theater?
Three different forms became important: noh, kabuki, and bunraku
The most famous writers were the father and son team Kanami and Zeami
Its origins were native to the Japanese islands
Many plays from the classical period survive and continue to be performed
21
The playhouse of classical Indian theater had several different acting areas.
True
False
22
The principle audiences for Noh theater have been primarily the courtly and upper classes.
True
False
23
Which of the following is a “reversal in fortune or intention” true?
Anagnorisis
Peripeteia
Mimesis
Catharsis
24
Which of the following is NOT true?
MAUs are linked to major structural elements in the plot
Story is constrained by the plot
Most great dramatic stories are both simple and complex
Stories necessarily have structure whereas a life does not
25
Which of the following is NOT true?
Arguments are primarily classified as deductive, inductive, or by analogy
argument: set of one or more declarative sentences that lead to a conclusio
Arguments are always destructive
Arguments should be “falsifiable”
26
Vogel's writing style can be described as reflective and patient, taking long periods of gestation to get the words righ
True
False
27
Which of the following is NOT true?
Analyzing plays is complicated, hard work
All dramatic structural units have BMEs
Foils are characters whose presence emphasizes qualities in others
Major action units (MAUs) are independent of the overall story
28
Which of the following is NOT true?
The study of “culture” emerged in the late 18th and early 19th centuries
Early theory argued culture evolved from simple structures to complex ones
Culture is the human ability to classify and encode experiences
Cultures select from an extensive and infinite set of cultural traits
29
The quality and sophistication of Yuan Dynasty drama has been compared to that of Elizabethan and Jacobean England.
False
True
30
The origins and practices of classical Japanese theater are lost to the misty and murky clouds of history.
True
False
31
In A DOLL'S HOUSE, who does Nora claim to have gotten the money from so she and Torvald could travel to Italy?
her father
the bank
Krogstad
a loan officer
32
In A DOLL'S HOUSE, what have the Helmers not done in eight years of marriage?
made love
celebrated their anniversary
had a serious conversation
visited their parents
33
There were four Athenian festivals held in honor of the god Dionysus, but the City Dionysia was the most important event
False
True
34
HILTD can be understood to stand for America's own sense of lost innocence, an innocence we probably never had.
False
True
35
Which of the following is NOT true?
Comedy is notable because it preceded tragedy as an art form in Greece
LYSISTRATA is a play about the Peloponnesian War
Lysistrata is an example of Greek Old Comedy
Only 11 comedies survive from Greek Old Comedy
36
HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE has a melodramatic ending.
False
True
37
Characters in Sanskrit dramas spoke with different dialects that denoted their caste position.
True
False
38
Which of the following is NOT true?
Authentic facts can sometimes be unreliable
fact that is reliable is usually associated with the phenomena it represent
History should be examined rather than accepted
The internet is a trustworthy source of facts
39
Which of the following is NOT a significant (or important) way in which one form of art (or poetry) differs from another
the length
the mdedium
the objects
the mode of imitation
40
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of classical Indian theater?
actors and audiences to be skilled in creating and reading the complex sign
There were many props and lots of scenery
Actors were very skilled in the use of their bodies
Actors were the centerpiece, the focus of the audience's attention
41
What happens to Torvald at the bank in A DOLL'S HOUSE?
he is promoted to manager
he's threatened by Krogstad
he loses his job
he is demoted
42
What is the result of the conflict in How I Learned to Drive (what is Stasis B)?
Peck is dead
Li’l Bit has confessed her past
Li’l Bit has gone to therapy
Li’l Bit has forgiven herself (and Peck)
43
Aristotle lays out an argument for the examination of "poetry," which for him meant "dramatic poetry."
False
True
44
Which of the following is NOT a factor that changed from pre-modern to modern culture?
mostly literate population
static population
mostly urban population
power contestable
45
Which of the following is the word for “to rise ... as from the dead?"
rehercier
ornynai
thespian
theatron
46
The character in a play for whom the “ action is toward”:
protagonist
confidant
antagonist
foil
47
Theatre was an integral part of Greek civic and religious life, not mere entertainment as we experience it.
True
False
48
Which of the following is the most important part of drama/tragedy, according to Aristotle?
thought
plot
character
song
49
Which of the following is NOT an example of a paradigm shift?
These are all true
A play’s original paradigm to our audience’s paradigm
Ptolemaic theory to Copernican theory
Effluvium theory of electricity to Particle/Wave theory
50
Which of the following seems to be the most likely explanation for the ekkyklema?
It allowed them to increase shock value
It allowed the actors to avoid the ritual effects of enactment
It was a literalistic stage tool
Greeks had not learned/invented stage combat yet
51
Which of the following is NOT true?
Having it necessarily transcends all other contexts and constraints on art
All great art is both simple and complex, at the same time
Script analysis attempts to render complex scripts into a simple interpreta
This complementary balance is called “having it"
52
The moment of greatest dramatic tension in the plot is:
complication
crisis
rising action
reversal
53
In A DOLL HOUSE, Torvald is determined to make which of the following changes in his personnel at the bank?
fire Krogstad hire Dr. Rank in his place
fire Dr. Rank and hire Mrs. Linde in his place
fire Krogstad and hire Mrs. Linde in his place
fire Mrs. Linde and hire Krogstad in her place
54
Which of the following is NOT true?
You should schedule time for preparation & writing
Most students experience a 40% improvement if they go beyond a first draft
There is no such thing as writing
You should work backwards from due date to decide on a start date
55
Aristotle lays out an argument that is most closely aligned with what type of thinking?
constructive
creative
critical
analytical
56
Which of the following is NOT true?
You need both creative and analytical thinking to be successful in theatre
Creative thinking can occur independently of analytical thinking
Everything learned in 103 is transferable to other fields and disciplines
Thinking is a multidimensional skill
57
In HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE, which of the following is the best metaphor for "learning how to drive?"
learning to control another person's body
learning to control a man
learning to survive life's misadventures
learning to control your own body
58
Aristotle said: dramatic characters are morally better than normal men, worse than normal men, or just like normal men
True
False
59
Which is the primary change that Aristotle claims that Aeschylus made to the dramatic form?
Added call and response to narrative text
Added the second actor on-stage
Added the use of music to the drama
Added the third actor on-stage
60
Aristophanes was born to power and wealth.
False
True
61
As Lysistrata and the men begin to arrange the peace treaty, she orders two women to bring out the Reconciliation, which
a battered girl
a naked girl
a written treaty
a map
62
Upon which type of argument does “ideology” most often rely?
none of these
inductive
deductive
analogy
63
Which of the following most clearly influenced the demise of theatre during the Roman Empire?
The rise and influence of the Christian religion
The change in public tastes away from Greek influences
The increase in crime at public spaces
The development of new architectural styles that made theatres irrelevant
64
In LYSISTRATA, the Commissioner and his Constables succeed in carrying off Lysistrata in Scene 1, but she is rescued lat
True
False
65
As LYSISTRATA nears its resolution, what does the female Koryphaios do for the male Koryphaios?
she gives him a flute
she pulls a mosquito from his eye
she agrees to have sex with him
she kisses him, healing a wound on his cheek
66
At the beginning of the play LYSISTRATA, not all of the women have arrived yet.
False
True
67
Which of the following is NOT true of Roman theatre's influence on the rebirth of theatre in the Renaissance?
Roman theatre was more influential then Greek on the Renaissance
Roman stages influenced theatre design and script development in the Renais
Accounts of the Roman plays in performance were popular with early Renaissa
Horace's "Ars Poetica" influenced many writers throughout Europe.
68
Which of the following is the definition for grammar?
The principles and rules for constructing sentences
structural rules that govern the composition of sentences, phrases, and wor
The means by which grammar and syntax together create a wholeness of idea
none of these
69
Which of the following is related to “New Comedy” as practiced by Menander (342 - 291 BCE)?
sit-com
satire
comedy of manners
farce
70
There is an abundance of material evidence that documents the origins of theatre.
False
True
71
Which of the following is NOT true of classical Indian Theater?
Indian theater emerged at about the same time as Greek and Roman theatre
arguably the most influential form of the many Asian theater traditions
the first among the theatrical traditions to emerge in Asia
the caste system provided the framework for classical Indian theatre
72
Ibsen intended A DOLL'S HOUSE to showcase the emancipation of women.
True
False
73
What is meant by the term “meta-cognition?"
B. It identifies the ability to think about thinking itself
It simply means “big thinking.”
It identifies the philosophical theories that underpin mental management
It identifies the base level of intellectual capacity in an individual
74
What is the best definition for “culture?”
A shared set of specific beliefs and behaviors that characterizes a group
A process of cultivation or betterment of an individual or group
sum of human knowledge and behavior transmitted through symbolic representa
Knowledge of--or skill in--the fine and humanistic arts
75
Which of the following is NOT true?
The lack of universal right answers does not make "any analysis" valid
Without careful analysis, you might end up in artistic or legal trouble
Once you’ve analyzed one play, you’ve done them all
All work must be grounded in evidence, otherwise you’re guessing.
76
In LYSISTRATA, it is Myrrhine's idea that the women should give up going to bed with the men.
False
True
77
In HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE, Li'l Bit re-enacts her own seduction with a younger boy.
False
True
78
The actors who portrayed characters who were killed or wounded were rolled ontothe stage on an "ekkyklema."
True
False
79
What is the “model” structure for essays in this class?
the bowtie
the funnel
the salad
the hamburger
80
Theatre History is best defined as:
The re-presentation of surviving facts concerning theatrical activity of
The stuff found in textbooks
The accumulation of facts concerning theatrical activity of the past
The selection of facts concerning theatrical activity of the past
81
Which is NOT a reason for carefully and thoroughly analyzing scripts?
gives us access to info not available by just reading or watching a video
These are all true.
Unearths subtext, literal and essential actions
Reveals essential details in actions and characters.
82
Which of the following is not true?
Comic heroes often subvert social conventions to achieve his/her hopes
These are all true
a Comedy is a Non-serious action handled non-seriously
Comedy often depicts a powerless youth struggling against social convention
83
In LYSISTRATA, to whom is Kinesias married?
Kalonike
Lysistrata
Myrrhine
Lampito
84
Which of the following is NOT true?
Testing and experimentation is an important part of creativity
Risk is an important part of creativity
Critical thinking is purposeful, deliberate, and essential
There are relatively few ways to be creative
85
Vogel shows Li'l Bit to be a victim in HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE.
True
False
86
At the end of A DOLL'S HOUSE, which character is in the more vulnerable position from a historical point of view?
Torvald
Dr. Rank
Mrs. Linde
Nora
87
Aristotle: participation in tragic dramas was compulsory, whereas participation in comedic dramas were voluntary.
True
False
88
Which of the following is NOT true?
character who changes the most from stasis A to B is usually the protagoni
There is a logic to starting script analysis with the big stones
Story is not the same as plot
Plots can sometimes extend beyond the story
89
What must be “true” if the drama is a comedy, rather than a tragedy?
The emotional stakes must be lower
The root action must not have serious consequences
The antagonist must not have a similar desire as the protagonist
The root action must, itself, be comic
90
Which of the following is NOT true?
Toxic memes can wipe out cultures that lack anti-memes
Ideas are infectious, replicating, sometimes called memes
Artistic memes are less infectious than political ones
Shakerism is a sterilizing meme; so is suicide bombing
91
Which of the following is NOT true?
Simplicity is a subset of style
Style is a correlative to communicative persistence
Style is the cluster of traits that create mood, readability, and Pathos
These are all true
92
In HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE, we are given clues that Uncle Peck has seduced more than one young person.
False
True
93
LYSISTRATA is an example of:
Greek Old Comedy
Roman Old Comedy
Roman New Comedy
Greek New Comedy
94
In HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE, what does Li'l Bit do to try to kill herself?
walks the streets hoping to get raped
drives drunk
uses hard drugs
plays with a gun
95
Which of the following is NOT true of Greek Theatre?
The characters of Greek theatre remain important and imposing characters
Greek religious life featured relatively few ritual performances
Greek theatre established the world's first theatrical culture
The Greek word for tragedy, tragoidia, originally meant "goat song"
96
Which of the following identifies the part of plot that begins when a character enters or leaves the scene?
scene
action unit
moment
french scene
97
Which of the following is “the symbolic re- presentation of the social value?”
myth
art
ritual
legend
98
Which of the following is NOT true?
MAUs are nearly always linked to major structural elements in the plot
MAUs and Beats do not follow the same rules in different scripts
Different artists define “action units” differently
MAUs are whole and complete and cannot be broken into smaller parts
99
Which of the following is NOT true of the history or nature of culture?
Culture can be an artifact, a weapon, a system, and a source of art
Culture creates and reinforces identity and expectation
All of these are true
The idea of a “pure” culture is fundamentally false
100
Shorter and nearly silent works, like Long Awaited, do not have plot structures similar to longer works, like OTK.
False
True

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Answers

1
In A DOLL'S HOUSE, what is the "miracle" or "most wonderful thing" referred to by Nora?
that Torvald would take on more of the burden of housekeeping
that Mrs. Linde and Krogstad would reunite
that Torvald would ultimately take the blame for Nora's crime
that Torvald will ask Nora to return to him after she leaves
2
Which of the following is NOT a part of analytical thinking?
Encouraging intuitive engagements with each element
Developing deep understanding of each, individual element
Developing deep understanding of the relationships among the elements
Recognizing essential elements
3
In A DOLL'S HOUSE, What is Torvald's chief concern after reading the first letter from Krogstad?
the children
appearances
finances
Nora's rehabilitation
4
Which of the following is NOT true of Roman theatre?
Roman theatre had to compete for audience attention alongside chariot races
It was performed in honor of the Roman god Bacchus
It was performed at civic festivals, just like Greek theatre
Roman playwrights, though they wrote tragic plays, excelled at comedy
5
In A DOLL'S HOUSE, Christine is an old friend of Nora's who has come back to town to find a job at the bank.
False
True
6
In HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE, Uncle Peck is clearly the villain in the play.
True
False
7
In LYSISTRATA, what does the female chorus do to the male chorus as they try to break into the Akropolis?
cover them in hit wax
pour water over them
taunt them by taking their clothes off
threaten to set the treasury on fire
8
In what "order" does the majority of the action in HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE unfold?
chronological
reverse chronological
symmetrical
asymmetrical
9
Which of the following is NOT true?
Theory is one way to get closer to truth when facts are scarce
Historically, most facts come from Disciplined Observation
Poetics is both translated from surviving Arabic texts and incomplete texts
historians reveal more about themselves than the artifacts they examine
10
Can a story have an ending without coming to a resolution of the primary conflict?
no
yes
11
Which of the following is NOT one of the four major challenges in group work?
halfheartedness
selflessness
stubborness
aggressiveness
12
Which of the following is NOT true of a typical, Yuan style theatrical performance?
audiences were typically primarily from the royal and upper classes
actors wore colorful costumes and highly stylized make-up
musicians performed on stage along with the other performers
no formal scenery and few props
13
What does SQR3 stand for?
Survey, Question, Read, Repeat 3 times
Stand, Query, Recite, Triple
Spectacle, Queen, Regina, the third
Super, Quality, Recitations, 3
14
Which of the following is NOT part of Aristotle's Six Parts of Drama?
song
spectacle
imitation
plot
15
Which of the following is NOT a factor in the rise and success of Yuan Dynasty drama in classical Chinese theater?
The influence of Elizabethan and Jacobean drama from England
Mongol emperors excluded many Chinese scholars from civil service
there were many theatrical districts in cities across China
it was a period of high prosperity and cultural achievements
16
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Theatre of Dionysus in Athens?
theatre was built into the hillside of the Acropolis and had stone seats
The stage was dominated by a "dancing space"
Behind the stage was a wooden structure, a skene
The "house" held between 14,000 and 17,000 people
17
What has Nora done that is considered a crime in A DOLL'S HOUSE?
stolen money from Krogstad
attempted suicide
forged her father's signature
changed her father's will so she would inherit the money
18
There is an abundance of material evidence that documents the origins of theatre.
False
True
19
From where does Aristotle suggest that our impulse to create and enjoy dramatic art originated?
the pleasure felt in recognizing the imitation of another human being
From the power and purpose of speech
From the desire to please the gods
From the competitive nature of early Greeks
20
Which of the following is NOT true of classical Japanese theater?
Three different forms became important: noh, kabuki, and bunraku
The most famous writers were the father and son team Kanami and Zeami
Its origins were native to the Japanese islands
Many plays from the classical period survive and continue to be performed
21
The playhouse of classical Indian theater had several different acting areas.
True
False
22
The principle audiences for Noh theater have been primarily the courtly and upper classes.
True
False
23
Which of the following is a “reversal in fortune or intention” true?
Anagnorisis
Peripeteia
Mimesis
Catharsis
24
Which of the following is NOT true?
MAUs are linked to major structural elements in the plot
Story is constrained by the plot
Most great dramatic stories are both simple and complex
Stories necessarily have structure whereas a life does not
25
Which of the following is NOT true?
Arguments are primarily classified as deductive, inductive, or by analogy
argument: set of one or more declarative sentences that lead to a conclusio
Arguments are always destructive
Arguments should be “falsifiable”
26
Vogel's writing style can be described as reflective and patient, taking long periods of gestation to get the words righ
True
False
27
Which of the following is NOT true?
Analyzing plays is complicated, hard work
All dramatic structural units have BMEs
Foils are characters whose presence emphasizes qualities in others
Major action units (MAUs) are independent of the overall story
28
Which of the following is NOT true?
The study of “culture” emerged in the late 18th and early 19th centuries
Early theory argued culture evolved from simple structures to complex ones
Culture is the human ability to classify and encode experiences
Cultures select from an extensive and infinite set of cultural traits
29
The quality and sophistication of Yuan Dynasty drama has been compared to that of Elizabethan and Jacobean England.
False
True
30
The origins and practices of classical Japanese theater are lost to the misty and murky clouds of history.
True
False
31
In A DOLL'S HOUSE, who does Nora claim to have gotten the money from so she and Torvald could travel to Italy?
her father
the bank
Krogstad
a loan officer
32
In A DOLL'S HOUSE, what have the Helmers not done in eight years of marriage?
made love
celebrated their anniversary
had a serious conversation
visited their parents
33
There were four Athenian festivals held in honor of the god Dionysus, but the City Dionysia was the most important event
False
True
34
HILTD can be understood to stand for America's own sense of lost innocence, an innocence we probably never had.
False
True
35
Which of the following is NOT true?
Comedy is notable because it preceded tragedy as an art form in Greece
LYSISTRATA is a play about the Peloponnesian War
Lysistrata is an example of Greek Old Comedy
Only 11 comedies survive from Greek Old Comedy
36
HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE has a melodramatic ending.
False
True
37
Characters in Sanskrit dramas spoke with different dialects that denoted their caste position.
True
False
38
Which of the following is NOT true?
Authentic facts can sometimes be unreliable
fact that is reliable is usually associated with the phenomena it represent
History should be examined rather than accepted
The internet is a trustworthy source of facts
39
Which of the following is NOT a significant (or important) way in which one form of art (or poetry) differs from another
the length
the mdedium
the objects
the mode of imitation
40
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of classical Indian theater?
actors and audiences to be skilled in creating and reading the complex sign
There were many props and lots of scenery
Actors were very skilled in the use of their bodies
Actors were the centerpiece, the focus of the audience's attention
41
What happens to Torvald at the bank in A DOLL'S HOUSE?
he is promoted to manager
he's threatened by Krogstad
he loses his job
he is demoted
42
What is the result of the conflict in How I Learned to Drive (what is Stasis B)?
Peck is dead
Li’l Bit has confessed her past
Li’l Bit has gone to therapy
Li’l Bit has forgiven herself (and Peck)
43
Aristotle lays out an argument for the examination of "poetry," which for him meant "dramatic poetry."
False
True
44
Which of the following is NOT a factor that changed from pre-modern to modern culture?
mostly literate population
static population
mostly urban population
power contestable
45
Which of the following is the word for “to rise ... as from the dead?"
rehercier
ornynai
thespian
theatron
46
The character in a play for whom the “ action is toward”:
protagonist
confidant
antagonist
foil
47
Theatre was an integral part of Greek civic and religious life, not mere entertainment as we experience it.
True
False
48
Which of the following is the most important part of drama/tragedy, according to Aristotle?
thought
plot
character
song
49
Which of the following is NOT an example of a paradigm shift?
These are all true
A play’s original paradigm to our audience’s paradigm
Ptolemaic theory to Copernican theory
Effluvium theory of electricity to Particle/Wave theory
50
Which of the following seems to be the most likely explanation for the ekkyklema?
It allowed them to increase shock value
It allowed the actors to avoid the ritual effects of enactment
It was a literalistic stage tool
Greeks had not learned/invented stage combat yet
51
Which of the following is NOT true?
Having it necessarily transcends all other contexts and constraints on art
All great art is both simple and complex, at the same time
Script analysis attempts to render complex scripts into a simple interpreta
This complementary balance is called “having it"
52
The moment of greatest dramatic tension in the plot is:
complication
crisis
rising action
reversal
53
In A DOLL HOUSE, Torvald is determined to make which of the following changes in his personnel at the bank?
fire Krogstad hire Dr. Rank in his place
fire Dr. Rank and hire Mrs. Linde in his place
fire Krogstad and hire Mrs. Linde in his place
fire Mrs. Linde and hire Krogstad in her place
54
Which of the following is NOT true?
You should schedule time for preparation & writing
Most students experience a 40% improvement if they go beyond a first draft
There is no such thing as writing
You should work backwards from due date to decide on a start date
55
Aristotle lays out an argument that is most closely aligned with what type of thinking?
constructive
creative
critical
analytical
56
Which of the following is NOT true?
You need both creative and analytical thinking to be successful in theatre
Creative thinking can occur independently of analytical thinking
Everything learned in 103 is transferable to other fields and disciplines
Thinking is a multidimensional skill
57
In HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE, which of the following is the best metaphor for "learning how to drive?"
learning to control another person's body
learning to control a man
learning to survive life's misadventures
learning to control your own body
58
Aristotle said: dramatic characters are morally better than normal men, worse than normal men, or just like normal men
True
False
59
Which is the primary change that Aristotle claims that Aeschylus made to the dramatic form?
Added call and response to narrative text
Added the second actor on-stage
Added the use of music to the drama
Added the third actor on-stage
60
Aristophanes was born to power and wealth.
False
True
61
As Lysistrata and the men begin to arrange the peace treaty, she orders two women to bring out the Reconciliation, which
a battered girl
a naked girl
a written treaty
a map
62
Upon which type of argument does “ideology” most often rely?
none of these
inductive
deductive
analogy
63
Which of the following most clearly influenced the demise of theatre during the Roman Empire?
The rise and influence of the Christian religion
The change in public tastes away from Greek influences
The increase in crime at public spaces
The development of new architectural styles that made theatres irrelevant
64
In LYSISTRATA, the Commissioner and his Constables succeed in carrying off Lysistrata in Scene 1, but she is rescued lat
True
False
65
As LYSISTRATA nears its resolution, what does the female Koryphaios do for the male Koryphaios?
she gives him a flute
she pulls a mosquito from his eye
she agrees to have sex with him
she kisses him, healing a wound on his cheek
66
At the beginning of the play LYSISTRATA, not all of the women have arrived yet.
False
True
67
Which of the following is NOT true of Roman theatre's influence on the rebirth of theatre in the Renaissance?
Roman theatre was more influential then Greek on the Renaissance
Roman stages influenced theatre design and script development in the Renais
Accounts of the Roman plays in performance were popular with early Renaissa
Horace's "Ars Poetica" influenced many writers throughout Europe.
68
Which of the following is the definition for grammar?
The principles and rules for constructing sentences
structural rules that govern the composition of sentences, phrases, and wor
The means by which grammar and syntax together create a wholeness of idea
none of these
69
Which of the following is related to “New Comedy” as practiced by Menander (342 - 291 BCE)?
sit-com
satire
comedy of manners
farce
70
There is an abundance of material evidence that documents the origins of theatre.
False
True
71
Which of the following is NOT true of classical Indian Theater?
Indian theater emerged at about the same time as Greek and Roman theatre
arguably the most influential form of the many Asian theater traditions
the first among the theatrical traditions to emerge in Asia
the caste system provided the framework for classical Indian theatre
72
Ibsen intended A DOLL'S HOUSE to showcase the emancipation of women.
True
False
73
What is meant by the term “meta-cognition?"
B. It identifies the ability to think about thinking itself
It simply means “big thinking.”
It identifies the philosophical theories that underpin mental management
It identifies the base level of intellectual capacity in an individual
74
What is the best definition for “culture?”
A shared set of specific beliefs and behaviors that characterizes a group
A process of cultivation or betterment of an individual or group
sum of human knowledge and behavior transmitted through symbolic representa
Knowledge of--or skill in--the fine and humanistic arts
75
Which of the following is NOT true?
The lack of universal right answers does not make "any analysis" valid
Without careful analysis, you might end up in artistic or legal trouble
Once you’ve analyzed one play, you’ve done them all
All work must be grounded in evidence, otherwise you’re guessing.
76
In LYSISTRATA, it is Myrrhine's idea that the women should give up going to bed with the men.
False
True
77
In HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE, Li'l Bit re-enacts her own seduction with a younger boy.
False
True
78
The actors who portrayed characters who were killed or wounded were rolled ontothe stage on an "ekkyklema."
True
False
79
What is the “model” structure for essays in this class?
the bowtie
the funnel
the salad
the hamburger
80
Theatre History is best defined as:
The re-presentation of surviving facts concerning theatrical activity of
The stuff found in textbooks
The accumulation of facts concerning theatrical activity of the past
The selection of facts concerning theatrical activity of the past
81
Which is NOT a reason for carefully and thoroughly analyzing scripts?
gives us access to info not available by just reading or watching a video
These are all true.
Unearths subtext, literal and essential actions
Reveals essential details in actions and characters.
82
Which of the following is not true?
Comic heroes often subvert social conventions to achieve his/her hopes
These are all true
a Comedy is a Non-serious action handled non-seriously
Comedy often depicts a powerless youth struggling against social convention
83
In LYSISTRATA, to whom is Kinesias married?
Kalonike
Lysistrata
Myrrhine
Lampito
84
Which of the following is NOT true?
Testing and experimentation is an important part of creativity
Risk is an important part of creativity
Critical thinking is purposeful, deliberate, and essential
There are relatively few ways to be creative
85
Vogel shows Li'l Bit to be a victim in HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE.
True
False
86
At the end of A DOLL'S HOUSE, which character is in the more vulnerable position from a historical point of view?
Torvald
Dr. Rank
Mrs. Linde
Nora
87
Aristotle: participation in tragic dramas was compulsory, whereas participation in comedic dramas were voluntary.
True
False
88
Which of the following is NOT true?
character who changes the most from stasis A to B is usually the protagoni
There is a logic to starting script analysis with the big stones
Story is not the same as plot
Plots can sometimes extend beyond the story
89
What must be “true” if the drama is a comedy, rather than a tragedy?
The emotional stakes must be lower
The root action must not have serious consequences
The antagonist must not have a similar desire as the protagonist
The root action must, itself, be comic
90
Which of the following is NOT true?
Toxic memes can wipe out cultures that lack anti-memes
Ideas are infectious, replicating, sometimes called memes
Artistic memes are less infectious than political ones
Shakerism is a sterilizing meme; so is suicide bombing
91
Which of the following is NOT true?
Simplicity is a subset of style
Style is a correlative to communicative persistence
Style is the cluster of traits that create mood, readability, and Pathos
These are all true
92
In HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE, we are given clues that Uncle Peck has seduced more than one young person.
False
True
93
LYSISTRATA is an example of:
Greek Old Comedy
Roman Old Comedy
Roman New Comedy
Greek New Comedy
94
In HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE, what does Li'l Bit do to try to kill herself?
walks the streets hoping to get raped
drives drunk
uses hard drugs
plays with a gun
95
Which of the following is NOT true of Greek Theatre?
The characters of Greek theatre remain important and imposing characters
Greek religious life featured relatively few ritual performances
Greek theatre established the world's first theatrical culture
The Greek word for tragedy, tragoidia, originally meant "goat song"
96
Which of the following identifies the part of plot that begins when a character enters or leaves the scene?
scene
action unit
moment
french scene
97
Which of the following is “the symbolic re- presentation of the social value?”
myth
art
ritual
legend
98
Which of the following is NOT true?
MAUs are nearly always linked to major structural elements in the plot
MAUs and Beats do not follow the same rules in different scripts
Different artists define “action units” differently
MAUs are whole and complete and cannot be broken into smaller parts
99
Which of the following is NOT true of the history or nature of culture?
Culture can be an artifact, a weapon, a system, and a source of art
Culture creates and reinforces identity and expectation
All of these are true
The idea of a “pure” culture is fundamentally false
100
Shorter and nearly silent works, like Long Awaited, do not have plot structures similar to longer works, like OTK.
False
True