Mastering Monologues Quiz

What is the first step in working on your monologue according to the article?

• Define the event of the monologue

• Underline all the verbs

• Read the entire play

• Read the monologue aloud once

What should you do if you don't understand a part of the monologue?

• Skip over it

• Mark it and keep wrestling with it

• Ask a friend for their interpretation

• Change it to something you understand

What is the 'golden moment' in a monologue?

• The opening line

• The reason the monologue exists

• When the character discovers something new

• The final line

How many monologues did the author see in various college-audition settings?

• Less than 600

• More than 600

• Exactly 600

• More than 500

What analogy is used to describe approaching a monologue?

• An unopened book

• A puzzle

• A locked treasure chest

• An orange

What should a character in a monologue ideally be doing?

• Taking a risk

• Trying not to do something

• Apologizing

• Nothing in particular

What is emphasized about the character's awareness during the monologue?

• They know the future

• They can predict other characters' responses

• They do not know they will not be interrupted

• They are aware of the audience's reactions

What is the purpose of creating a prior moment before the monologue?

• To make the monologue longer

• To introduce other characters

• To bring the actor right up to the starting emotion

• To confuse the audience

What does underlining all the verbs in the monologue help with?

• Improving handwriting

• Finding grammatical errors

• Giving the verbs an extra lift when reading aloud

• Memorization of the text

What technique is suggested for getting into the emotional state of the character?

• Imitating famous actors' performances

• Using personal experiences to fuel the emotion

• Reading the monologue in different accents

• Watching movies in a similar genre