Chinese Opera

1.     What is Chinese opera also known as?

• A. Peking Opera

• B. Cantonese Opera

• C. Shanghai Opera

2.     How long has Chinese opera been performed in China?

• A. Over 100 years

• B. Over 200 years

• C. Over 300 years

3. What makes the costumes and makeup in Chinese opera unique?

• A. The actors wear simple costumes and minimal makeup

• B. The actors wear brightly colored, elaborate costumes and their faces are painted with different patterns and symbols

• C. The actors wear black and white costumes and minimal makeup

4. 1.     What is the purpose of the makeup in Chinese opera?

• A. To make the actors look good

• B. To make it easy to identify the characters

• C. To show their emotions

5. What is the usually singing style in Chinese opera like? B. Fast-paced and high-pitched C. Slow and high-pitched

• A. Slow and low-pitched

• B. Slow and high-pitched

• c. Fast-paced and high-pitched

6. What type of instruments are used in the music of Chinese opera? A. Western instruments C. A mix of both Western and Chinese instruments

• A. Western instruments

• B. Traditional Chinese instruments

• C. A mix of both Western and Chinese instruments

7. What is one of the most exciting aspects of Chinese opera?

• A. The martial arts and acrobatics

• B. The singing

• C. The costumes

8. What are the 4 major characters of Peking Opera?

• A. 生 旦 净 丑

• B. 生 旦 武 女

• C. 生 旦 女 丑

9. What is the role of "生" in Peking Opera?

• A. Female role

• B. Male role

• C. Painted face role

10. 1.     What is the role of "丑" in Peking Opera?

• A. Male role

• B. Female role

• C. Clown/jester role