Intro Semester Exam Review

Question 1

Theatre is a(n) ______ art, meaning that each audience member is entitled to their own opinion on what they view. There

Accepted Answer

Subjective

Question 2

If a play begins at 7:00 pm, what time should you arrive?

Accepted Answer

6:45

Question 3

Credited as the first actor

Accepted Answer

Thespis

Question 4

A stage surface that slopes towards the audience

Accepted Answer

raked

Question 5

A play critique should contain _____________ typed pages of writing.

Accepted Answer

Two

Question 6

Improvised form of drama performed in the streets of Italy

Accepted Answer

Commedia del'arte

Question 7

Choral Hymns sung in honor of Dionysus

Accepted Answer

Dithyrambs

Question 8

When attending a play you should ____________.

Accepted Answer

Turn your phone off

Question 9

The building directly behind the stage where actors could change. Had three doors through which actors would enter

Accepted Answer

Skene

Question 10

Which is not a category of Art?

Accepted Answer

Talking On Your Cell Phone

Question 11

Another word for where the audience sits is the __________.

Accepted Answer

House

Question 12

Church responsible for teaching the people of the Medieval era

Accepted Answer

Roman Catholic Church

Question 13

To move from one part of the stage to another

Accepted Answer

Cross

Question 14

Type of allegorical play used to teach values to the people

Accepted Answer

Morality Play

Question 15

The brief summary in your introduction paragraph should consist of ________________.

Accepted Answer

2-3 sentences

Question 16

Greek God of Wine and Fertility

Accepted Answer

Dionysus

Question 17

Where the spectators sat, part of hillside overlooking the orchestra, & wrapped around a large portion of the orchestra

Accepted Answer

Theatron

Question 18

Type of play that taught about the Saints' lives

Accepted Answer

Miracle Play

Question 19

paths by which the chorus & actors made their entrances and exits. audience also used them to enter & exit the theater

Accepted Answer

Parados

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT on the grading rubric for play critiques?

Accepted Answer

Script Evaluation

Question 21

A float-like cart rolled through the streets to perform plays on

Accepted Answer

pageant wagon

Question 22

Type of play that taught biblical stories

Accepted Answer

Mystery Play

Question 23

Stereotypical characters used in improvised scenes

Accepted Answer

Stock Characters

Question 24

Outdoor performance space carved into the side of a hill or a mountain

Accepted Answer

Amphitheatre

Question 25

Actor’s movement on stage is called_____________.

Accepted Answer

blocking

Question 26

Circular, a level space where chorus would dance, sing, and interact with the actors on the stage near the skene

Accepted Answer

Orchestra

Intro Semester Exam Review

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Intro Semester Exam Review

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