Theatre History Quiz

Theatre began as a celebration of who?

• Deoxsys

• Dionysus

• Dinosaurs

Were women allowed to participate in Greek theatre?

• Yes

• No

What was the chorus in Greek plays?

• The Narrators

• The Playwrights

• The Actors

What did Greek actors wear to show different characters?

• Costumes

• Wigs

• Masks

How would you describe a Farce?

• Dramatic - realistic

• Comedy - over the top and ridiculous

• A little of both

What is Pantomime?

• Theatre expressed by gestures

• Theatre expressed by dance

• Theatre expressed by singing

Who took over theatre during The Dark Ages?

• Kings

• Mimes

• The Church

Plays during the Medieval era were based on what book?

• Novels

• The Bible

• Both

What does the word Renaissance mean?

• Recharge

• Rebirth

• Redo

What was the type of theatre that was made for the lower and middle classes?

• Commedia Dell'Ants

• Commedia Dell'Taco

• Commedia Dell'Arte