What are some forms of theatre performances mentioned in the text?

• Football, Tennis, Basketball

• Circus, Carnival, Night Club

• Swimming, Running, Cycling

• Chess, Checkers, Poker

Why do some people go to the theatre according to the text?

• To cook, to clean, to do laundry

• To laugh, to relax, to escape from everyday worries

• To study, to work, to earn money

• To sleep, to daydream, to meditate

What is the magic of theatre that works behind the footlights?

• Singing songs, playing music, dancing ballet

• Building houses, fixing cars, planting trees

• Solving puzzles, cracking codes, predicting the future

• Creating illusions, performing tricks, casting spells

According to the French actor Louis Jouvet, why did men invent the theatre?

• To invent new technology, to advance civilization, to improve society

• To build a spaceship, to explore the universe, to discover new planets

• To face the mystery of life, to find the meaning of existence, to understand human nature

• To start a revolution, to overthrow the government, to cause chaos

What do people eagerly wait for in the theatre according to the text?

• For the audience to leave, for the tickets to sell out, for the play to be canceled

• For the house lights to dim, for the stage to collapse, for the actors to forget their lines

• For the sun to rise, for the rain to stop, for the wind to blow

• For the food to arrive, for the drinks to be served, for the intermission to end

What is the significance of the spotlight in theatre according to the text?

• To blind the audience, to create shadows, to reveal hidden secrets

• To illuminate the stage, to focus attention, to highlight the actors

• To start a fire, to cause an explosion, to create special effects

• To signal the end, to indicate a break, to mark the beginning

How does the text describe the role of the audience in a theatre performance?

• As passive observers, as silent spectators, as invisible participants

• As active participants, as vocal contributors, as essential components

• As disruptive elements, as distracting influences, as unnecessary additions

• As critical judges, as harsh critics, as unappreciative viewers

What is the essence of live theatre as mentioned in the text?

• To capture real emotions, to convey genuine experiences, to portray authentic stories

• To create artificial settings, to fabricate fictional characters, to stage imaginary events

• To mimic recorded performances, to imitate digital effects, to replicate virtual environments

• To simulate scripted dialogues, to rehearse rehearsed actions, to act out acted scenes