Theater History: Bernhardt, Ibsen, Irving, Barrymores

What was Sarah Bernhardt’s nickname?

• The Almighty Sarah

• The Divine Sarah

• The Wonderful Sarah

• The Genius Sarah

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What type of acting style did Bernhardt use?

• An unemotional style

• A realistic style

• A strong emotional style

• A serious style

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Where did Bernhardt often sleep during her tours?

• A coffin

• A closet

• A bathroom

• A bus

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What was the name of Bernhardt’s motion picture?

• Queen Victoria

• Queen Frances

• Queen Mary

• Queen Elizabeth

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How many decades did Bernhardt’s career span?

• 3 decades

• Over 6 decades

• 50 years

• 20 years

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After much success, which person died penniless?

• Sara Bernhardt

• Henrik Ibsen

• Sir Henry Irving

• Ethel Barrymore

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What is Henrik Ibsen known as?

• The Father of Romance

• The Father of Realism

• The Father of Radio

• The Father of Randomness

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How many plays did Ibsen write?

• 15

• 25

• 35

• 40

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Who wrote the following popular plays? A Dolls House, Hedda Gabler, and An Enemy of the People

• Sara Bernhardt

• Henrik Ibsen

• Sir Henry Irving

• The Barrymores

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What did Ibsen hope to become?

• A teacher

• A farmer

• A store clerk

• A doctor

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