History of Theatrical Forms and Its Evolution Quiz

What is the main role of a playwright in theater?

• Directs the performers

• Produces props

• Writes the script

• Performs on stage

Which of the following types of drama were present in ancient Greek theater?

• Tragedy, Comedy, Satyr play

• Tragedy, Drama, Comedy

• Tragedy, Satyr play, Drama

• Comedy, Satyr play, Drama

What is the significance of the term 'Tragedy' in ancient Greek theater?

• Refers to the sacrifice of goats before performances

• Refers to the use of goat skins by performers

• Refers to a type of play with an unhappy ending

• Refers to a type of play with a happy ending

Which playwright is known as the 'Father of Tragedy'?

• Sophocles

• Thespis

• Euripides

• Aeschylus

During which period did mystery plays form a part of religious festivals in England?

• Baroque Theater

• Renaissance Theater

• Medieval Theater

• Ancient Theater

Who is considered the greatest writer and dramatist in the whole world?

• Aristophanes

• William Shakespeare

• Thomas Kyd

• Christopher Marlowe

Which form of theater was characterized by a return of Classical Greek and Roman arts and culture?

• Romantic Theater

• Neoclassical Theater

• Medieval Theater

• Baroque Theater

What is the origin of the term 'Melodrama'?

• Greek melos meaning 'music' and French drame meaning 'perform'

• Greek melos meaning 'song' and French drame meaning 'perform'

• Greek melos meaning 'music' and French drame meaning 'drama'

• Greek melos meaning 'song' and French drame meaning 'drama'

Who composed the opera 'Carmen'?

• Claudio Monteverdi

• George Bizet

• Victor Marie Hugo

• Jean Racine

What was the main characteristic of the Baroque Theater?

• Focus on naturalistic performances

• Use of elaborate costumes and sceneries

• Use of simple props and settings

• Minimal use of special effects