Shadow Puppet Theater Chapter 6 EC6B1

What is a shadow puppet theater?

• A modern form of entertainment

• A traditional show in Java, Indonesia

• A type of movie theater

• A new invention in storytelling

How long have the Javanese been making shadow puppets?

• A hundred years

• Over a thousand years

• Five hundred years

• Two thousand years

What are some puppets made of?

• Plastic

• Metal

• Leather

• Wood

How are the arms and sometimes legs of the puppets moved?

• By strings

• By magnets

• By sticks

• By remote control

What is NOT needed for these performances?

• Makeup

• Costumes

• Lights

• Many people

Why do these puppets take a long time to make?

• Because they are heavy

• Because they have complicated hairstyles

• Because they are made of plastic

• Because they are flat

What is used to create shadows for the puppet show?

• A big black sheet

• A big white sheet with a strong light behind it

• A glass screen

• A mirror

Why is Indonesian shadow puppet theater important to the Javanese people's culture?

• Because it's a fun replacement for other shows

• Because it preserves traditional stories

• Because it competes with modern movies

• Because it has colorful costumes

If a new shadow puppet show used computer technology, how might it affect the traditional aspects we read about?

• It will not change anything traditional

• It could make traditional parts better

• It will replace traditional puppetry

• It will make the cultural parts less important

Why do you think it's important that making the puppets takes a long time and requires careful work?

• It make the show more exciting

• It builds anticipation

• It adds value to the culture and craftsmanship

• It makes people not want to watch the show