Theater History final exam review

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The form of "melodrama" involved which of these characteristics? Characters with complex histories and motivations, Spectacular scenic effects, Stage action that resembled everyday life, The three unities: time, place, and action

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Spectacular scenic effects

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Plays of Theatre of the Absurd fall into which of these genres? Tragedy, Comedy, Tragicomedy, History

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Tragicomedy

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Minstrelsy involved which of these characteristics? A variety performance of songs, dances, and skits, Realistic portrayals of African American characters, Audiences of African American spectators, Political propaganda confronting racism

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A variety performance of songs, dances, and skits

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Which of these factors is commonly associated with the form of Naturalism and NOT with Realism? Use of everyday, conversational language, Settings that depict ordinary, recognizable locations, A scientific approach to understanding human behavior, A focus on the sordid and seamy aspects of lower class experience

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A focus on the sordid and seamy aspects of lower class experience

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The "American Method" of acting originated within which of these groups? The Provincetown Players, The Moscow Art Theatre, The Krigwa Players Little Negro Theatre, The Group Theatre

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The Group Theatre

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Which of these writers is most strongly aligned with the Black Arts Movement? W.E.B. DuBois, Lorraine Hansberry, Amiri Baraka, August Wilson

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Amiri Baraka

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TRUE OR FALSE: The philosophy of existentialism holds that it is impossible for humans to be happy, given the absurdity of our existence.

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FALSE

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TRUE OR FALSE: The movements of Realism and Naturalism continued the practice from melodrama of having clear heroes and villains.

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FALSE

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TRUE OR FALSE:
We do not know the exact dimensions or layout for the Globe Theater as it existed during Shakespeare's time.

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TRUE

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TRUE OR FALSE: Susan Glaspell wrote the play TRIFLES with the intention that it would be performed first in a Broadway theater.

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FALSE