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A summary quiz on the History of Theatre for Year 7
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1
Which of these was NOT part of the classical Greek story structure?
Stasimon
Exode
Parode
Skene
2
What was the name given to the group of characters who symbolised the 'common people'?
Episodes
Collective
Choral Group
Chorus
3
Where did Commedia del'Arte originate?
Albania
Cyprus
Spain
Italy
4
Where were plays performed in Ancient Greece?
On a thrust stage
Amphitheatres
Temporary wooden stages
On a stage with a proscenium arch
5
In what century did Melodrama originate?
17th Century
15th Century
18th Century
16th Century
6
Women were finally able to perform in Restoration Comedies. True or False?
False
True
7
Women were finally allowed to perform on stage during the Renaissance period. True or False?
True
False
8
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.
9
The Rake was...
... a brave hero who was kind and thoughtful.
... an old parent.
... a heartless womanizer.
... a man who wasn't afraid to show emotion.
10
Which of the following best describes Capitano?
A comedic servant.
Obsessed with money.
A great leader who takes others into battle.
Appears very brave but is a wimp.
11
Which of these is NOT a character in 'A Midsummer Night's Dream?'
Snout
Sniff
Flute
Snug
12
What was the name of the improvised stories, passed down through generations?
Lazzi
Lozzi
Lizzi
Luzzi
13
What would audiences expect to see in a Restoration Comedy?
A heroine being kidnapped by the villain.
Deceit, cheating, bawdy humour & love triangles.
Gibberish, mime, & masks.
Serious Drama, moral dilemmas & philosophical questions.
14
Which of these is NOT a stock character of Commedia?
Pantalone
Magnifico
Fantastico
Zanni
15
The Fop was...
... from the countryside.
... a funny relative.
...a foolish, vain man.
... the hero of the piece.
16
Where were Commedia plays performed?
On a thrust stage
On a stage with a proscenium arch
Temporary wooden stages
Amphitheatre
17
Shakespeare is the most well known playwright of the Renaissance period. Who else was popular?
Oscar Wilde
Alec Martin
John Smith
Christopher Marlowe
18
Who had banned theatre prior to the Restoration?
Oliver Bonas
Oliver Newton-John
Oliver Stone
Oliver Cromwell
19
In Ancient Greece, plays were performed during the festival of...
Apollo
Dionysus
Demeter
Artemis
20
Renaissance Theatre refers to the time between...
The Reformation & 2010
1831-1896
1500-1600
The Reformation & 1642
21
Look at the picture: Who am I?
Brighella
First Actor
Arlechinno
Zanni
22
When performing in a Melodrama your reactions must...
...be subtle and realistic.
... be subtle and directed out to the audience.
...be exaggerated and directed out to the audience.
...be exaggerated and directed to the other characters.
23
I am an old man who is very stingy with money and makes rude faces at the ladies. Who am I?
Arlechinno
Pantalone
Dottore
Magnifico
24
Which Historical style of Theatre is your favourite? (No wrong answers!)
Renaissance
Ancient Greek
Restoration OR Melodrama
Commedia
25
Which of the following is true?
There was no speech.
Some actors wore masks.
All actors wore masks.
Men and women performed.
26
Which of these is NOT a stock character in a Melodrama?
The Country Bumpkin
The Servant
The Sidekick
The Aged Parent
27
A typical Melodramatic storyline would involve...
...the heroine saving the day.
... the villain learning to be a better man.
...the villain kidnapping the heroine & the hero saving her.
... the hero going on an adventure in a far away land.
28
Actors in Restoration Comedies wore...
Elaborate costumes & wigs.
Long gowns.
The colour blue.
Nothing.
29
Why were fans used in society?
To look fashionable.
To spread rumours.
To give secret signals across a crowded room.
To have long conversations with your other half.
30
What formation is the stage at The Globe?
In the Round
Thrust
Amphitheatre
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