Silent Movie R and R 2

1. What is the Drama term that means pretending to do something?

• Mucking about
• Mime
• Model
• Make

2. What is the name of another Silent Movie star?

• Buster Gaskitt
• Buster Move
• Buster Keaton
• Buster Keating

3. What is the correct definition for slapstick?

• Comedy characterised by broad humour, absurd situations, and vigorous, often violent action.
• Comedy that is accidentally funny without the intention of adding humour
• Comedy that is only funny because it is violent
• Comedy that is only funny because they are telling a joke.

4. What is the name of the film starring Buster Keaton where he is being pursued by the policeman?

• The Kid
• The Race
• The Chase
• The Event

5. Which of these is a type of comedy stage fighting?

• Swing and Punch
• Swing and Hit
• Swing and Goose
• Swing and Duck

6. Which of the following instruments was used to accompany silent movies in the theatres?

• Violins
• Pipe Organ
• Flutes
• Accordian

7. Music can be used as a way of doing what in a silent movie...

• Accompanying the song
• Telling the story
• Entertaining the audience in the interval
• Filling the gaps between scenes

8. What do we call the black and white signs that communicate information or dialogue to the audience?

• Placements
• Placards
• Posters
• Lanyards

9. An item or object used by an actor whilst on stage within a scene is known as a what?

• Assist
• Item
• Support
• Prop

10. What is the name of the female silent movie star?

• Greata Garba
• Gretl Garbo
• Greta Thumberg
• Greta Garbo