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1
Which term describes the main divisions of a play?
scene
epilogue
act
monologue
2
What does 'exeunt' signify in a play?
Pause the action
Enter the stage
Characters leave the stage
The climax of the play
3
Which term refers to the humorous type of drama focused on ordinary people?
tragedy
comedy
romance
history
4
"Forever and a day" implies what duration?
An exact time
A very long time
A sad time
A short time
5
What is an aside?
Dialogue meant only for the audience
a stage direction
An actor’s exit
The final act
6
What reaction might "It makes your hair stand on end" describe?
Boredom
Fear
Happiness
Confusion
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"He wears his heart on his sleeve" means the person:
Is secretive
Is deceptive
Is unemotional
Shows emotions openly
8
Which area was known as the 'yard' or 'pit' in the Globe Theatre?
Where the nobility sat
Where most spectators stood
Where the musicians played
Backstage
9
What is 'iambic' pentameter?
A line of poetry with 10 syllables alternating in stress
A dance move
A type of rhyme scheme
A five-act structure
10
The term 'perform' refers to:
Acting out a role
Writing a critique
Watching quietly
Reading a script
11
If a play is 'set in' a particular place, it is:
Written
Forgotten
Located
Ended
12
What does "It is Greek to me" mean?
It’s confusing
It’s exciting
It’s familiar
It’s straightforward
13
"The game is up" means:
The situation is improving
A deception has been exposed
Time to play a game
To begin a play
14
What is a 'soliloquy'?
A dialogue between two characters
A speech by one actor
A comedic act
A group discussion
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What is a 'prologue'?
The end of a play
The introduction of a play
A type of song
A duel between characters
16
If someone is on a 'wild goose chase', they are:
Winning easily
Being very quiet
Hunting
Pursuing something unattainable
17
What term describes a play dealing with serious subjects, usually ending in catastrophe?
satire
romance
tragedy
comedy
