The History of Theater, Comprehensive Quarterly Exam 02

Jonathan, Y., and Courtney are engaged in a lively discussion in their history class. They're examining the reasons why traditional performances were suppressed by the colonizers in a specific region. Can you assist them in understanding this?

• None of the above

• Both of the above

• Because suppressing them weakened the traditional communities

• Because the colonizers didn't understand them

Ellis, Antonio, and Luis are part of a drama club in their school. They are rehearsing for a play and during a break, they start discussing about the history of plays. They wonder, which play is considered to be the first scripted play performed in North America?

• The Merchant of Venice

• The Indian Princess

• The Theater of Neptune

• Metamora

During a history class discussion, M. and Anyia were debating why Puritans in America opposed theater. What was their conclusion?

• They concluded that Puritans believed theater was sinful

• None of the above

• Both of the above

• They concluded that Puritans wanted America to be a city with no theaters

Aalyrah, R., M., Jayla, and M. are in a drama club and are discussing about the history of American plays during their break. They are trying to figure out: 'Which play is considered to be the first American-born hit?' Can you help them answer?

• The Contrast

• The School for Scandal

• Metamora

• The Indian Princess

Imagine Daniel, Alessandra, and M. are actors in a historical drama set in the 19th century. They are portraying a heated rivalry between Edwin Forrest and William Charles McCready. Can you guess what this rivalry was based on?

• Tension between the rich and the poor

• Immigrants vs nativists

• Both of the above

• None of the above

Imagine Zoe, Y., and Antonio are historians studying the Astor Place riots. After analyzing various sources, they discuss the aftermath. What conclusion do they reach about the result of the Astor Place riots?

• More than 20 people were killed

• None of the above

• More than 100 people were injured

• Both of the above

Imagine Amanda, Isabella, and Naseem are participating in a school play. If they painted their faces red, what could be the purpose of this?

• To mock Native American culture

• Both of the above

• None of the above

• To portray Native American characters

Jonathan, Anthony, and Janeise are preparing for a drama competition. They are having a discussion about which play by James Nelson Barker was the first American play to be performed in England. Can you help them resolve this?

• The Contrast

• The Indian Princess

• LaBelle Salvage

• Metamora

Imagine you're in a drama rehearsal with Harris, Brianna, and Katiana. Your director asks, 'What was the acting style of the famous Edwin Forrest known as?' How would you answer?

• Physical

• Intellectual

• Both of the above

• None of the above

Brisdayni, W., Wilne, and Tamia are part of a drama club. They are having a discussion about the play Metamora. Can you remember the main theme of the play?

• Persecution of indigenous peoples

• None of the above

• Dignity and authenticity of the American character

• Both of the above