Drama

What is the major difference between tragedy and comedy?

• Comedies are very realistic; tragedies are not

• Comedies contain elaborate plots and costumes; tragedies involve simple plots and staging

• Comedies were developed in Ancient Greece; tragedies were developed during the Renaissance

• Comedies have happy endings; tragedies don't

Actors are sometimes called "thespians." From what Tim says in the movie, what can you infer about this term?

• It's derived from the name "Thespis," the first Ancient Greek actor

• It's derived from the name "Thespia," the Ancient Greek goddess of drama

• It's derived from the Thespian Club, the theater where Shakespeare's plays were staged

• It's derived from the Greek island of Thespos, where dramas were first staged

What word best describes kabuki theater?

• International

• Unrealistic

• Modern

• Universal

In Shakespeare's tragedy "King Lear," the title character suffers through horrible misfortunes. What can you infer about the cause of these misfortunes?

• They are caused by the will of the gods

• They are caused by circumstances beyond his control

• They are caused by his own errors in judgment

• They are caused by the characters around him

If a drama critic calls a play a "cathartic experience," what is she saying?

• The play is long and boring

• The play makes the audience care about the characters

• The play contains a lot of singing and dancing

• The playwright is an up-and-coming young talent

Which of the following statements is true?

• Shakespeare's plays were only popular with rich, educated people.

• Shakespeare's plays are rarely performed today.

• Shakespeare's characters speak in highly poetic language.

• Most of Shakespeare's plays originally opened on

  Broadway.

If you went to a play written by Henrik Ibsen, what could you expect to see?

• Characters expressing their thoughts and feelings through song and dance

• Dialogue and situations that are purposely artificial

• Kings or nobles suffering through terrible misfortunes

• Realistic characters dealing with real-world problems

If you lived in Ancient Athens, and wanted to see a play, where would you go?

• To a festival honoring the god Dionysus

• to your local theatre

• To the temple of Zeus

• To the Parthenon

Which of the following is an opinion about drama?

• TV shows and movies are both considered forms of drama

• William Shakespeare was the greatest playwright in the history of the English Language

• Tragedies almost always feature stories about kings or nobles

• The history of drama extends back 2,500 years.

What is the most common example of a tragic flaw?

• Nearsightedness

• Having a bad temper

• a lack of trust in one's friends

• excessive pride