Theatre Genres Quiz 8A

Which of the following best describes stock characters in Commedia dell'arte?

• They don't have specific names. 

• They perform slapstick humor.

•  They are often stereotypes.

• They are often played by puppets.

In Commedia dell' Arte: Pierrot is a type of ______

• Scholar

• Servant

• Doctor

• Clown

In Commedia dell' Arte: Harlequin is known for frequently carrying a wooden _____

• Bird

• Bowl

• Stick

• Spoon

• Sword

In Japanese Theatre: How long do Noh performances take?

• Up to 12 hours

• Up to 24 hours

• Up to 8 hours

• at least a week

In Japanese Theatre: Why did Bunraku plays suddenly increase in popularity?

• The influence of Chinese culture on Japan

• The introduction of joruri, accompanied the puppet performances.

• The emergence of jazz music in Japan

• The introduction of Noh theatre

In Japanese Theatre: How long do puppeteers (also known as ningyōtsukai) train for performances?

• at least 3 years

• Their entire lives

• At least 18 years according to tradition

• at least 10 years

What are the 3 types of Greek theatre?

• Romance, Action & Dramatic plays

• Tragedy, Comedy, & Satyr Plays

• Musical

  Melodrama &

  Thriller plays

• Science fiction

  Mystery &

  Horror plays

In Greek Theatre: What was the name of the first recorded "actor"?

• Aristophanes

• Sophocles

• Thespis

• Euripides

In Greek Theatre: What is dramatic structure in Greek Theatre called?

• Stream of consciousness

• Maytags

• Chronological sequence

• Freytag’s Pyramid

What did almost all Restoration comedies share in common

• Divorce

• Costumes

• Satire

• Political correctness