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A summary quiz on the History of Theatre for Year 7
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1
Renaissance Theatre refers to the time between...
1831-1896
1500-1600
The Reformation & 1642
The Reformation & 2010
2
Where did Commedia del'Arte originate?
Spain
Cyprus
Italy
Albania
3
Women were finally allowed to perform on stage during the Renaissance period. True or False?
False
True
4
Which of these is NOT a stock character in a Melodrama?
The Aged Parent
The Country Bumpkin
The Sidekick
The Servant
5
Which of these is NOT a character in 'A Midsummer Night's Dream?'
Snug
Flute
Sniff
Snout
6
In Ancient Greece, plays were performed during the festival of...
Apollo
Dionysus
Artemis
Demeter
7
I am an old man who is very stingy with money and makes rude faces at the ladies. Who am I?
Pantalone
Magnifico
Dottore
Arlechinno
8
Which of these was NOT part of the classical Greek story structure?
Exode
Stasimon
Parode
Skene
9
Which Historical style of Theatre is your favourite? (No wrong answers!)
Renaissance
Ancient Greek
Restoration OR Melodrama
Commedia
10
Women were finally able to perform in Restoration Comedies. True or False?
False
True
11
A typical Melodramatic storyline would involve...
...the villain kidnapping the heroine & the hero saving her.
...the heroine saving the day.
... the hero going on an adventure in a far away land.
... the villain learning to be a better man.
12
Where were plays performed in Ancient Greece?
Amphitheatres
Temporary wooden stages
On a stage with a proscenium arch
On a thrust stage
13
Look at the picture: Who am I?
Zanni
First Actor
Brighella
Arlechinno
14
Which of the following best describes Capitano?
Appears very brave but is a wimp.
A comedic servant.
Obsessed with money.
A great leader who takes others into battle.
15
What was the name of the improvised stories, passed down through generations?
Lozzi
Lazzi
Lizzi
Luzzi
16
What was the name given to the group of characters who symbolised the 'common people'?
Chorus
Episodes
Collective
Choral Group
17
When performing in a Melodrama your reactions must...
...be exaggerated and directed out to the audience.
... be subtle and directed out to the audience.
...be exaggerated and directed to the other characters.
...be subtle and realistic.
18
Which of these is NOT a stock character of Commedia?
Zanni
Pantalone
Fantastico
Magnifico
19
Why did the actors speak in gibberish?
Because it was funny.
Because nobody understood Italian.
Because they wanted to do something different.
Because there were many different dialects across Italy.
20
What would audiences expect to see in a Restoration Comedy?
Gibberish, mime, & masks.
Serious Drama, moral dilemmas & philosophical questions.
Deceit, cheating, bawdy humour & love triangles.
A heroine being kidnapped by the villain.
21
The Rake was...
... a heartless womanizer.
... a brave hero who was kind and thoughtful.
... a man who wasn't afraid to show emotion.
... an old parent.
22
Why were fans used in society?
To look fashionable.
To have long conversations with your other half.
To spread rumours.
To give secret signals across a crowded room.
23
Shakespeare is the most well known playwright of the Renaissance period. Who else was popular?
John Smith
Alec Martin
Christopher Marlowe
Oscar Wilde
24
The Fop was...
...a foolish, vain man.
... from the countryside.
... a funny relative.
... the hero of the piece.
25
Actors in Restoration Comedies wore...
Nothing.
The colour blue.
Long gowns.
Elaborate costumes & wigs.
26
Which of the following is true?
There was no speech.
Some actors wore masks.
All actors wore masks.
Men and women performed.
27
In what century did Melodrama originate?
18th Century
16th Century
15th Century
17th Century
28
What formation is the stage at The Globe?
In the Round
Thrust
Amphitheatre
End On
29
Who had banned theatre prior to the Restoration?
Oliver Bonas
Oliver Newton-John
Oliver Cromwell
Oliver Stone
30
Where were Commedia plays performed?
Amphitheatre
Temporary wooden stages
On a stage with a proscenium arch
On a thrust stage
