Crash Course Theater Quiz

What were some reasons why indigenous performances were suppressed by colonizers?

• They were seen as sinful

• They weakened indigenous communities

• Both of the above

• None of the above

Which play is considered to be the first scripted play performed in North America?

• The Merchant of Venice

• The Theater of Neptune

• The Contrast

• Metamora

Why did Puritans in America dislike theater?

• They believed it was sinful

• None of the above

• They wanted America to be a city with no theaters

• Both of the above

Which play is considered to be the first American-born hit?

• Metamora

• The Contrast

• Macbeth

What was the main rivalry between Edwin Forrest and William Charles McCready based on?

• Acting styles

• Social class differences

• Ethnicity

• Political beliefs

What was the result of the Astor Place riots?

• Violent clashes between supporters of Edwin Forrest and William Charles McCready

• Theaters became more popular in America

• More opportunities for immigrant actors

• Theaters were shut down in America

What was the purpose of red face performances in America?

• To celebrate Native American culture

• To protest against British colonization

• To promote racial equality

• To present a romanticized stereotype of Native Americans

Which play by James Nelson Barker was a version of the Pocahontas story?

• The Indian Princess

• Metamora

• Macbeth

• The Contrast

What was the main characteristic of Edwin Forrest's acting style?

• Comedic and lighthearted

• Emotional and dramatic

• Subtle and intellectual

• Physical and heroic

What was the significance of the Astor Place riots?

• It resulted in the rise of immigrant actors

• It promoted racial equality in the theater industry

• It led to the closure of theaters in America

• It highlighted tensions between the rich and the poor