History of Theatre Quiz

Theatre is always performed on a stage.

• true

• false

The "rule of thumb" for theatre states that:

• theatre requires at least 2 actors and 1 audience member

• theatre requires at least 2 actors and 2 audience members

• theatre requires at least 1 actor and 2 audience members

• theatre requires at least 1 actor and 1 audience member

"_________" served as mediation between the humans and the supernatural via enacting/re-enacting significant past events (in Ancient Greece).

• worship

• rituals

• plays

• prayers

Which of the following timelines showcases the ritualist viewpoint of theatre?

• myths --> rituals --> stories --> plays

• stories --> rituals --> myths --> plays

• rituals --> myths --> stories --> plays

• rituals --> stories --> myths --> plays

"a natural human impulse to explore happenings through games and physical play" is defined as...

• mimetic impulse

• ludic impulse

"a natural human impulse to make art that imitates people, places, and events around oneself" is defined as...

• mimetic impulse

• ludic impulse

What is your favourite school subject? (besides drama)

• Mathematics

• Science

• Physical Education

• French

• Other