Year 8 Improvising Quiz

You and your scene partner are performing an improvisation scene. Your partner enters the stage pretending to hold a mysterious object. They say, "Look what I found! It's a magical key that opens any door." How would you respond?

• "Let's try this door!"

• You stand blankly and look at them

• "I want to go for a walk with my dog, Milo, let's go!"

• "What's a word that rhymes with door, floor?"

What does "Accepting" mean in improvisation?

• Saying NO to offers

• Going along with any offer received

• Ignoring every offer

• Whimping on stage

What is "Whimping" in the context of improvisation?

• Accepting every offer given

• Saying YES to everything

• Failing to act upon any offer given

• Blocking all suggestions

You and your scene partner are acting out a scene at a bakery. Your partner enters the stage with an imaginary tray of freshly baked cookies and offers you one, saying, "These cookies just came out of the oven. Want to try?"
What is the appropriate response that demonstrates "Accepting" in this scenario?

• "No, I'm not interested in cookies."

• "Yes, I'd love to try a cookie!"

• "I love cake, can I try some?!"

• Not responding

In improvisation, what does "Ignoring" entail?

• Failing to act upon any offer given

• Going along with any offer received

• Offering your own idea after acknowledging another's offer

• Whimping on stage

You and your scene partner are portraying two characters meeting at a carnival. Your partner excitedly offers, "Hey, let's go on the roller coaster together!"
Which response exemplifies "Offering" in this situation?

• "I don't like roller coasters."

• walks towards roller coaster "would you like some of my popcorn while we wait?"

• "The weather is nice today."

• "Sure, I would love to!"

What is the name of the improvised competition style event where teams compete against each other by improvising short form improv?

• The five terms: Accepting, Offering, Ignoring, Blocking and Whimping

• Death in a Minute

• Theatre Sports

• Theatre Styles

How many types of Improv are there (in drama)?

• 3

• 5

• 2

• 1

What is the term for saying NO and stopping the scene from advancing in improvisation?

• Accepting

• Offering

• Blocking

• Ignoring

You and your scene partner are performing a scene at a detective agency. Your partner suggests, "Let's investigate this mysterious case together!" Your response, "No, thank you".
What action did you show in this example?

• Accepting

• Whimping

• Ignoring

• Blocking