Quiz #4 Review (Pt 1 of 2): Ch 5-6

LSCM - Stagecraft

Quiz 4 Review Pt 1

This presentation highlights and expands on some of the important topics discussed in Chapters 5-6. 

Please take your time looking over the terms, answer the questions honestly, and be sure to view all associated videos. 

Multiple Choice

The terms "curtains" and ______________ are used interchangeably.

• drapes

• drops

• scenic art

• muslin

Multiple Choice

The term ____________ is often used to indicate scenery made from fabric, as opposed to wood and steel.

• Soft Goods

• Software

• Frabrica

• Fabgoods

Multiple Choice

Soft goods are traditionally stored in large _________________.

• Laundry Hampers

• Laundry Bags

• Plastic Bags

• Cardboard Boxes

Multiple Choice

Drapes that belong to a certain theatre are sometimes called the "house ___________".

• rags

• napkins

• tissues

• towels

Multiple Choice

• This type of curtain is called an AUSTRIAN.

• This type of curtain is called a TRAVELER.

• This type of curtain is called a GUILLOTINE.

• This type of curtain is called a TAB.

Multiple Choice

• This type of curtain is called an AUSTRIAN.

• This type of curtain is called a TRAVELER.

• This type of curtain is called a GUILLOTINE.

• This type of curtain is called a TAB.

Multiple Choice

• This type of curtain is called an AUSTRIAN.

• This type of curtain is called a TRAVELER.

• This type of curtain is called a GUILLOTINE.

• This type of curtain is called a TAB.

Multiple Choice

• This type of curtain is called an AUSTRIAN.

• This type of curtain is called a TRAVELER.

• This type of curtain is called a GUILLOTINE.

• This type of curtain is called a TAB.

Multiple Choice

__________ is the most popular of a variety of net-type of fabrics that are used in theatre.

• scrim

• cyclorama

• leg

• border

Multiple Choice

• The item labeled "B" is a SCRIM.

• The item labeled "B" is a CYCLORAMA.

• The item labeled "B" is a PAINTED BACKDROP.

• The item labeled "B" is a BORDER.

Multiple Choice

• The item labeled "H" is a GRAND DRAPE (MAIN CURTAIN).

• The item labeled "H" is a LEG.

• The item labeled "H" is a TAB.

• The item labeled "H" is a CYCLORAMA.

Multiple Choice

• The item labeled "G" is a MAIN VALANCE.

• The item labeled "G" is a LEG.

• The item labeled "G" is a BORDER.

• The item labeled "G" is a TAB.

Multiple Choice

____________ are painted or printed backgrounds usually rendered on scenic muslin and are essentially large paintings.

• Drops

• Drapes

• Curtains

• Borders

Multiple Choice

• The item labeled "E" is a PAINTED BACKDROP.

• The item labeled "E" is a CYCLORAMA.

• The item labeled "E" is a SCRIM.

• The item labeled "E" is a TAB.

Multiple Choice

Some theatres are equipped with a batten that curves around the entire area rather than merely from side to side. This type of batten is known as a ________________.

• electric

• border

• valance

• cyclorama

Multiple Choice

• The item labeled "D" is a CYCLORAMA.

• The item labeled "D" is a Grand Drape (Traveler Curtain).

• The item labeled "D" is a SCRIM.

• The item labeled "D" is a PAINTED BACKDROP.

Multiple Choice

• The item labeled "C" is a TAB.

• The item labeled "C" is a LEG.

• The item labeled "C" is a BORDER.

• The item labeled "C" is a MAIN VALANCE.

Multiple Choice

Curtains that mask the overhead space of a stage are called ____________.

• borders

• legs

• cyclorama

• scrim

Multiple Choice

• The item labeled "F" is a LEG.

• The item labeled "F" is a BORDER.

• The item labeled "F" is a TAB

• The item labeled "F" is a GRAND DRAPE (TRAVELER CURTAIN).

Multiple Choice

____________ mask the offstage space or wings. They are tall, but usually not very wide.

• Legs

• Borders

• Cyclorama

• Scrim

Multiple Choice

• The item labeled "A" is BORDER.

• The item labeled "A" is a LEG.

• The item labeled "A" is TAB.

• The item labeled "A" is a CYCLORAMA.

Multiple Choice

A _____________ is a large black drape that covers the entire width of the stage, about halfway back.

• leg

• blackout

• whiteout

• cyclorama

Multiple Choice

________ is a term used to identify curtains that block the audience view from the backstage area.

• Masking

• Basking

• Hiding

• Wings

Multiple Choice

An eyelet placed in a hole in a sheet or panel to protect or insulate a rope or cable passed through it or to prevent the sheet or panel from being torn.

• grommet

• tab

• webbing

• selvage edge

Multiple Choice

Drapes are usually made from and opulent fabric like _____________.

• Velour

• Muslin

• Wicker

• Polyester

Multiple Choice

• Dead End/Single Pulley

• Live End/Double Pulley

• Master Carrier

• Single Carrier

Multiple Choice

• Dead End/Single End Pulley

• Live End/Double End Pulley

• Master Carrier

• Single Carrier

Multiple Choice

• Dead End/Single End Pulley

• Live End/Double End Pulley

• Master Carrier

• Single Carrier

Multiple Choice

• Dead End/Single End Pulley

• Live End/Double End Pulley

• Master Carrier

• Single Carrier

Multiple Choice

• Single Carrier

• Tension Floor Pulley

• Splicing Clamp

• Lap Clamp

Multiple Choice

• Curtain Track (Box Type)

• Tension Floor Pulley

• Splicing Clamp

• Lap Clamp

Multiple Choice

• Curtain Track (Box Type)

• Tension Floor Pulley

• Splicing Clamp

• Lap Clamp

Multiple Choice

Synthetic Fiber ropes are made of...

• Nylon

• Sisal

• Manilla

• Cotton

Multiple Choice

Natural Fiber ropes are made of...

• Hemp

• Polyethylene

• Kevlar

• Polypropylene

Multiple Choice

Click on the picture of a

TIMBER HITCH

Multiple Choice

Click on the picture of a

TRUCKER'S HITCH

Multiple Choice

Click on the picture of a

BOWLINE

Multiple Choice

Click on the picture of a

CLOVE HITCH

Part I of II

You may have noticed that this review only covers Chapter 5 (Curtains) and Chapter 6 (Ropes and Knots).

Please also review the slide presentation for Chapters 7 (Theatre Rigging) and Chapter 8 (Arena Rigging) to prepare for Quiz #4.