End of Topic Test: Sparkleshark Play Study

Which of the following makes an effective opening to a play?

• Have the main character standing centre stage

• Develop dramatic tension to engage the audience

• Introduce some of the main characters

• Begin with a catchy piece of music

Which character's first line is..."Didn't say wait a million years though did you?"

• Natasha

• Polly

• Russell

• Carol

If you were playing the part of Russell how would you enter the stage?

• On a high level

• Quickly and with energy

• With your head down looking at the floor

• With your back to the audience

How does Jake engage Buzz and Speed in his story?

• By sharing a personal experience

• By giving gory details

• By talking about a flower

• By asking them to read it

Which character has the highest status in the play?

• Natasha

• Russell

• Jake

• Shane

Which of these characters has the lowest status in the play?

• Polly

• Natasha

• Carol

• Russell

How might you show the audience that your character has high status?

• Slouch your posture

• Stand on a higher level

• Put your face in your hands

• Make eye contact with others

What is the definition of the term proxemics?

• How close or far away you are from someone else

• The use of levels to show status

• How you hold your body

• When you use small movements to communicate your personality

How might you communicate you have a close relationship with another character?

• Look away from them

• Close your proxemics with them

• Make physical contact with them

• Sit on the floor with them standing above you

What is a 'role on the wall' diagram

• A technique to develop your understanding of a character

• A drawing of your character

• A way to show your character to others

• A physical warm-up activity